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This is a graphic of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Grand Rounds on April 3rd at noon for a presentation about implementation science by Hannah Karpman, MSW, PHD

This week, for our weekly #GrandRounds presentation, Hannah Karpman, MSW, PhD, will discuss the impact of simulation-based research in #ImplementationScience.

To find out how to join this free lecture, visit www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/e...

#Research #ShriverCenter #EvidenceBasedResearch

This is a graphic showing how many students matched in which speciality: 'Medicine/Med Primary 30 students. Distribution of Specialties Anesthesiology 13 students Pediatrics 13 students Family Medicine 13 students Psychiatry 12 students Emergency Medicine Medicine-Pediatrics Medicine 4 students Neurology students students Orthopedic Surgery students Surgery-General students Pathology Radiology-Diagnostic 5 students Radiology- Diagnostic Obstetrics-Gynecology students students Plastic Surgery (Integrated) students students Otolaryngology Surgery Surgery-Preliminary students Medicine-Preliminary Medicine- student Vascular Surgery Dermatology student students Urology student Peds/Adult/Child Psychiatry 12 student Neurological Surgery student Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation student.

Congratulations to all 140 UMass Chan Medical School medical students on their matches, 12 from our department.

We are proud of you and excited for your future residency work. You will make a difference. #Congratulations #MatchDay #MatchDay2025 #MedicalResidency

It's only the middle of the week, but you may be feeling exhausted. Here is something we all need to keep in mind. "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel," by Eleanor Brown. Photo from Mary C. Quill. #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Rest

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Join us this Thursday, March 20th at noon for #GrandRounds. This week's topic is "Social Justice Advocacy Project: Anti-racist and Gender Inclusive Curriculum for PreK Students in Community Programs" by Emily Padilla, PhD, and Heidi Putney, PhD.
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This graphic has a picture of two women and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences logo. It says join us this Thursday, March 13th at noon for "Harm Reduction Model in Psychotherapy: Are We Helping or Hurting? Presented by Meirong You, PsyD, and Gabriella Wilkinson, PsyD. Follow us @UMass Psychiatry

Join us this tomorrow, March 13th for #GrandRounds. Meirong You, PsyD, and Gabriella Wilkinson PsyD, will be discussing harm reduction in psychotherapy.

To find out how to join for free, please visit www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/e...
#Psychotherapy #Education #HarmReduction

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Our February newsletter is now out! A new resource, our latest S.T.A.Y. Tuned podcast episodes, new CIRC tip sheets, and more. Check it out on our website. #HotOffThePress #MentalHealthResearch www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsA...

This is a graphic of a picture of a woman and a logo. The copy reads Join us this Thursday, March 6th at noon for another #GrandRounds presentation. Bridget Bertoldi, Ph.D will be presenting "Evidence for Intergenerational Transmission of Biological Risk for Antisocial Behavior: Low Resting Heart Rate in Fathers Predicts Elevated Criminality in Sons" Find out more at https://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/education/grand-rounds/ Please follow us on FB, X , Instagram and Linkedin at UMass Psychiatry

Join us this Thursday, March 6th at noon for another #GrandRounds presentation.
Bridget Bertoldi, Ph.D discussion on the correlation between low resting heart rates in fathers and elevated criminality in sons.

Find out more at www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/e...

This is a photo of the sun setting over trees. It says "Even when I'm in the darkest depths of despair, I remind myself that every storm runs out of rain eventually." This quote is from author Maya Angelou. The photo was taken by Mary C Quill

"Even when I am in the depths of despair, I remind myself that every storm runs out of rain eventually" --Maya Angelou.

Always cling to hope!

#WordsOfWisdom #FridayWisdom #PositiveThoughts #WordsOfHope.

Photo and graphic by Mary C Quill

Graphic of The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences grand rounds presentation on Thursday, February 27th at noon. The topic will be on immigration, identity and belonging. It will be presented online and at Umass Chan Medical School.

Join us this Thursday, February 27th at noon for #GrandRounds. Find out how you can join this free discussion on immigration, identity, and belonging, by visiting our webpage.
www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/e...
#Belonging #Psychology #Psychiatry #Immigration #Identity

Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand – understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder Ryan Logan, PhD, professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences, co-wrote an article for The Conversation explaining the mechanisms behind the connection between circadian rhythms and psychiatric condi...

Research is critical to finding cures for everything. Ryan Logan, PhD, @wickedneuro.bsky.social, recently found a connection between poor sleep and #OpioidUseDisorder.
This finding will lead to medicinal treatments that reduce #OpioidUseDisorder and other #MentalHealthIssues. #ResearchMatters

Why Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) May Contribute to Preterm Birth The opioid buprenorphine is linked to increased inflammation and weakening of the fetal membrane, researchers found.

Opioid use disorder and the use of buprenorphine for withdrawal symptoms increase inflammation and weaken fetal membranes leading to preterm births according to
@umasschan.bsky.social researchers.
medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

#PretermDelivery #OpioidUseDisorder
@wickedneuro.bsky.social

The department mourns the loss of Dan O’Donoghue. Dan wasn’t just a great nurse, he was a friend to all of us.
His presence on 8 East will never be forgotten. We will miss him greatly.

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We are new here and looking forward to participating on this platform. We are a leading research institution and provide patient-centered trauma-informed clinical care in Massachusetts.

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