Psychiatry
The latest psychiatry news from UNC Health Care and the UNC School of Medicine.
Cultivating Inner Peace
The UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP), part of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the N.C. Cancer Hospital, is launching a new program, Cultivating Inner Peace, for persons with cancer or chronic illness.
One-page questionnaire is effective screening tool for common psychiatric disorders
Results of the study, which was designed and led by UNC researchers, are published in the March/April 2010 issue of Annals of Family Medicine.
31st TEACCH Annual Conference: "Issues and Approaches in Autism Interventions"
The program features nationally recognized researchers and clinicians in the field of autism, speaking on a range of topics relevant to interventions.
31st TEACCH Annual Conference: "Issues and Approaches in Autism Interventions"
The program features nationally recognized researchers and clinicians in the field of autism, speaking on a range of topics relevant to interventions.
National Institute of Mental Health-sponsored study: Using brain imaging to understand the effects of psychotherapy
Gabriel Dichter, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, discusses his latest NIMH-sponsored brain imaging research exploring the effects of psychotherapy on brain function.
National Institute of Mental Health-sponsored study: Using brain imaging to understand the effects of psychotherapy
Gabriel Dichter, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, discusses his latest NIMH-sponsored brain imaging research exploring the effects of psychotherapy on brain function.
National Institute of Mental Health-sponsored study: Using brain imaging to understand the effects of psychotherapy
Gabriel Dichter, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, discusses his latest NIMH-sponsored brain imaging research exploring the effects of psychotherapy on brain function.
National Institute of Mental Health-sponsored study: Using brain imaging to understand the effects of psychotherapy
Gabriel Dichter, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, discusses his latest NIMH-sponsored brain imaging research exploring the effects of psychotherapy on brain function.
VIDEO: Grinch likely depressed, suffers from lack of love, joy, UNC expert says
Being irritable, grumpy and seeking social isolation are also hallmarks of depression, and could explain the Grinch’s disdain for the Who – the tall and the small – his mistreatment of his dog Max and, ultimately, why he tried to stop Christmas from coming.
VIDEO: Grinch likely depressed, suffers from lack of love, joy, UNC expert says
Being irritable, grumpy and seeking social isolation are also hallmarks of depression, and could explain the Grinch’s disdain for the Who – the tall and the small – his mistreatment of his dog Max and, ultimately, why he tried to stop Christmas from coming.
Empathy for Mr. Grinch?
Dr. Cynthia Bulik reveals that watching the Glee holiday special re-invigorated her "empathy for the Grinch," who may, she suspects, be suffering from depression.
Michael Hill joins "Here's to Your Health"
This weekend, Dr. Michael Hill joins Department of Family Medicine's "Here's to Your Health" radio program to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Michael Hill joins "Here's to Your Health"
This weekend, Dr. Michael Hill joins Department of Family Medicine's "Here's to Your Health" radio program to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Susan Killenberg joins "Here's to Your Health"
Dr. Susan Killenberg joins "Here's to Your Health" to discuss depression and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum. You can tune in Saturday at 9 a.m., Sunday at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or Monday at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on WCHL 1360 AM.
Susan Killenberg joins "Here's to Your Health"
Dr. Susan Killenberg joins "Here's to Your Health" to discuss depression and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum. You can tune in Saturday at 9 a.m., Sunday at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or Monday at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on WCHL 1360 AM.
VIDEO: Scientists demonstrate link between genetic defect and brain changes in schizophrenia
Scientists at UNC have found that a deletion in a gene known as 22qq11 affects the developing brain in specific ways that may lead to schizophrenia.
VIDEO: Scientists demonstrate link between genetic defect and brain changes in schizophrenia
Scientists at UNC have found that a deletion in a gene known as 22qq11 affects the developing brain in specific ways that may lead to schizophrenia.
UNC wins $8.6 million NIH award to establish a Center of Excellence to study underlying causes of psychiatric disorders
Autism, depression, anxiety. Antipsychotic drug side effects. What are the genetic and environmental factors that underlie and contribute to these complex problems? And how do genes and environment interact to shape them?
UNC wins $8.6 million NIH award to establish a Center of Excellence to study underlying causes of psychiatric disorders
Autism, depression, anxiety. Antipsychotic drug side effects. What are the genetic and environmental factors that underlie and contribute to these complex problems? And how do genes and environment interact to shape them?
21st Annual Walk For Hope Needs You
The Psychiatry and Pharmacy departments are forming teams to represent the Hospital in the 21st Annual Walk For Hope, which takes place on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. Also, the Inaugural 10K Run for Hope will begin at 8 a.m. We need your help to make this year's Walk the most successful one ever.
