Check out our news archive below to learn more about what’s happening in Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences!
Discrimination Linked to Obesity and Heart Disease Risk in Some Black Women
A genetic variation in combination with the stress of racial discrimination appears to increase the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases among Black women, according to a recent study from Duke Health researchers.
Visiting Fellowship in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Goes Virtual
On October 17-19, 2020, the first-ever Duke Virtual Visiting Fellowship in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) course was held via the Zoom platform with great success.
Mapping Emotions Towards Precision Psychiatry
More than 700 Duke faculty, staff and students attended lectures and the poster session during School of Medicine Research Week 2020, held virtually October 5-8. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Kafui Dzirasa was one of the speakers.
Children with Autism, ADHD Have More Doctor and Hospital Visits during Infancy
Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early.
Navigating the Pandemic with Teens and Young Adults
On September 21, the School of Medicine's Development and Alumni Affairs office hosted a virtual meeting, "The Seventh Month Stretch: Navigating the Pandemic with Teens and Young Adults." Chair Moira Rynn, MD, was a panelist.
Duke Psychiatry Introduces New Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Leaders
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences has established two new leadership positions to provide vision and leadership to promote an equitable, anti-racist and inclusive culture within the department and in partnership with other entities across the Duke School of Medicine and Duke Health.
Dr. Allison Gilbert Discusses Medication-Assisted Treatment Research Successes, Challenges
Allison Gilbert, PhD, MPH, spoke recently about medication-assisted treatment with justice-involved people and her ongoing research in this area.
Celebrating National Recovery Month through Awareness of Psychiatric Advance Directives
In honor of National Recovery Month, Marvin Swartz, MD, published a blog post about the value of psychiatric advance directives in giving people with serious behavioral health disorders some agency in directing their treatment in a future crisis.
A Simple “Thank You” Goes a Long Way
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences associate professor J. Bryan Sexton, PhD, shares how expressing gratitude enhances happiness and helps with work-life balance.
Financial Strains Significantly Raise Risk of Suicide Attempts
Financial strains such as high debt, low income and unemployment are associated with suicide attempts and should be considered key factors when assessing mental health interventions, a new study from Duke Health researchers shows.