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Week of August 24, 2023

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MEDIA FEATURES

The physical and mental health of people could be affected by the Maui wildfires says Dr. Steve Berkowitz in this ABC News article. Dr. Berkowitz mentions how natural disasters can impact the ability of people with mental health conditions to receive care. In addition, Dr. Berkowitz discusses how people can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can include intrusive thoughts and nightmares.

Dr. Amy Lopez is featured in The Christian Science Monitor in an article titled “'So much need': How one group is helping teachers with mental health”.

Dr. Winnie Hunter is featured in The Bump for an article on “How to Prepare for Pregnancy”.

“Why Does the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommend That All Adults Get Screened for Anxiety Disorders?” Dr. Stephanie Lehto is featured in this CU Anschutz News Q&A.

Dr. Joel Stoddard is featured in a CU Anschutz News Q&A that discusses how “a partnership between CU Anschutz and NIH researchers gives crucial new insights into how kids with emotional challenges react to facial expressions and their social learning process.”


ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AWARDS

Gloria Valdez has completed the Manager Certification Program.

Dr. Diab Ali received a 2023 AACAP Pilot Research Award for General Psychiatry Residents for the amount of $15,000 toward the research of refugee parent-child mental health over the next year!

Work Hard and Be Nice to People nominations:
Shareese Andrews – DOPsych HR
Ashley Gonzales – DOPsych Finance
Chelsea Hansen – DOPsych PRI
Mary Kozloski – DOPsych PMO
Annie Melzer – DOPsych PMO
Shala Spikes – DOPsych HR
Savannah Valko – DOPsych – Community Practice

Dr. Cara Solness’ poster won 2nd place for the Division 49 Diversity and Social Justice Award 


PRESENTATIONS

Sarah Schwenk, NP presented to the Columbia University public psychiatry nurse practitioner on Nurse Practitioner Leadership on August 9, 2023.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Lithium and the living kidney donor: Science or stigma?
Davis, Rachel A. et al.
American Journal of Transplantation, Volume 0, Issue 0

Solness C, Holdefer P, Hsu T, Thomas E, O'Hara M
Relationship Factors in Internet-Delivered Psychological Interventions for Veterans Experiencing Postpartum Depression: Qualitative Analysis
JMIR Ment Health 2023;10:e46061
URL: https://mental.jmir.org/2023/1/e46061
DOI: 10.2196/46061

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Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse community of staff and faculty dedicated to our mission. It is comprised of over 300 regular, affiliate, and volunteer clinical faculty, working at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, and the VA Medical Center, as well as at the Department of Corrections and the Colorado Mental Health Institutes at Pueblo & Ft. Logan. Currently, the general adult psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 45 positions, the child and adolescent psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 14 positions, the addiction psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 3 positions, the consult-liaison psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 3 positions and the forensic psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 4 positions. The department is dedicated to serving a community in which we value all people and have a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion in our clinical, research, treatment and educational activities. 

 

Dr. Neill Epperson

Chair, Department of Psychiatry

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Our  Vision

The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Our Mission

Core Mission: We provide a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for trainees, faculty, staff, and patients.  We bridge the gaps of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, ability status, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status and any other factors related to systemic oppression by trusting and honoring each other and our differences. Our Department promotes unbiased recruitment of qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds in all mission areas.  We focus on retention, career advancement and promotion through empowering individuals and creating an environment that facilitates continuous growth and success.

Education and Training Mission: Through our educational programs, we train medical students, graduate students, residents, psychology interns, fellows, and practicing health care professionals to be future leaders in mental health and behavioral health disciplines.  We train leaders who recognize and work to eradicate health inequities that weaken families and communities.

Research Mission: Our interdisciplinary research programs produce new knowledge regarding the causes of mental illness and substance use disorders as well as the psychosocial, behavioral and sociocultural aspects of physical and mental health conditions. We identify, develop, and implement new, early prevention strategies and novel interventions to improve the lives of all human beings.  We seek to be rigorous and inclusive in all of our scientific endeavors. 

Clinical Care Mission: Through state-of-the-art clinical services, we deliver a full range of mental health and behavioral health interventions for patients and their families. These include neurobehavioral assessments, psychotherapy, behavioral change and health promotion strategies, neuromodulation and psychopharmacology services that recognize the wealth of cultural knowledge on how social contexts impact physical and psychological well-being. 

Community and Advocacy Mission: We work with our local communities, affiliated institutions, and state and federal government agencies to promote strategies for increasing mental health awareness, reducing stigma, identifying and eliminating health disparities, and standing against discrimination and harassment to all members in our community. 

 

 

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1890 N Revere Ct

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Aurora, CO 80045

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