💫Learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a therapy for treatment-resistant depression and OCD, from Abhishek Wadhwa, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology. UAB Heersink School of Medicine Read more: go.uab.edu/3yyNRwe

The Child and Adolescent Fellowship program at UAB Heersink School of Medicine seeks to address the scarcity of specialized child and adolescent psychiatrists in the U.S. Learn more about the program: buff.ly/3YIaY2a

S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D., & Caroline G. Richter, Ph.D., of UAB College of Arts & Sciences, have received the 2024-2025 McNulty Civitan Scientist Award. The award provides funding to any UAB clinical or fundamental study related to neurodevelopmental disorders. UAB Heersink School of Medicine buff.ly/3YKJGbt

Researchers in UAB College of Arts & Sciences and UAB Heersink School of Medicine have received the 2024-2025 McNulty Civitan Scientist Award. Their #neuroscience study aims to advance findings around sleep disorders in individuals with Down Syndrome. Read more: uab.edu/medicine/news/…

Dr. Pierpaoli Parker explains why many patients are not getting the mental health care they need and how integrated care models can help. brnw.ch/21wLWZw

Rachel Fargason, M.D., was on the "Before You Cut Bangs" podcast on Apple Podcasts for a 2-part episode titled, "Your ADHD and Adderall Questions Answered (by an expert)." The episodes also aired on Birmingham Independent Radio on July 26. UAB Heersink School of Medicine buff.ly/3XaXQ4n

Jordana Owens, M.D., PGY3, received American Psychiatric Association's 2024 O'Leary Award for Innovation in Psychiatry for developing the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Interest Group at UAB Heersink School of Medicine. The group helps promote the subspecialty among students and residents. buff.ly/3WX9GOc

Andrew Alexander, M.D., PGY1, joined the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology in June 2024. Get to know Dr. Alexander better with three quick questions!

Amid all the back-to-school prep, sleep often gets ignored. Yet, it's key for memory, stress management, and mental health. Justin S. Thomas, Ph.D., FSBSM offers five sleep tips to enhance mental well-being. UAB Heersink School of Medicine Read more: buff.ly/3MDgEn3

Christina Pierpaoli-Parker. Ph.D., was featured on UAB Medicine MedCast explaining why many patients are not getting the mental health care they need and how integrated care models can help. UAB Heersink School of Medicine buff.ly/471jDyJ

Aaron Fobian, Ph.D., and Lindsay Stager, Ph.D., were featured in UAB for their study showing that body mass index and total body fat percentage affect how a poor night of sleep will impact a teen's level of cognitive functioning. UAB Heersink School of Medicine buff.ly/3Z0CS9F

Get to know Amanda Pomerantz, D.O., one of our new assistant professors in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology! Learn more about her here: buff.ly/4dH1nxn

Aaron Fobian, Ph.D., and Shinichi Kano, M.D., Ph.D., were recently named to endowed professorship positions in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology. Congratulations! 🎉 buff.ly/3XuJV9J

Kareem Alhassan, M.D., PGY3, placed in the Top 10 Oral Abstract Winners in the Southern Medical Association's Virtual Abstract Competition for his presentation, "Sublingual Asenapine for Agitation in Malabsorptive States: Three Patient Cases." Congrats! UAB Heersink School of Medicine

September is #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth. At UAB Heersink School of Medicine, a new initiative aims not only to prevent rising statistics related to suicide but also to offer a recovery-focused approach to guide individuals toward a path of healing and resilience. buff.ly/3Xvktk6

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology recently participated in a new video highlighting the UAB Child and Adolescent Fellowship Program! 📽️ Watch now: buff.ly/4ggARMG

An important message from @UABMedicine on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024.

Get to know Kevin Karl, Ph.D., one of our newest additions to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology faculty! buff.ly/3Ztz94U