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Throughout the evening, the message was clear: The behavioral health crisis touches every community, and solving it requires both long-term vision and sustained support. (Photo by Jacob Power Photography)

Mission in Action spotlights behavioral health needs while honoring the John S. Dunn Foundation’s generosity

October 21, 2025
Attendees of the Future of AI and Behavioral Health workshop

Students lead the way at Future of AI and Behavioral Health workshop

October 7, 2025
From left to right: Heather Webber, PhD; Joy M. Schmitz, PhD; and Elliot Hong, MD. All three are co-principal investigators of the study. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $3 million to develop novel cocaine addiction treatment

October 2, 2025
Luba Yammine, PhD, (left) and Joy Schmitz, PhD, (right) are co-principal investigators of the study. (Photo by Seth Gibson/UTHealth Houston)

Researchers to study the effects of semaglutide on cocaine use disorder

October 1, 2025
Professors attend a ribbon cutting ceremony

Seventh school officially launches at UTHealth Houston

August 29, 2025
Jair C. Soares, MD, founding dean of the School of Behavioral Health Sciences and the inaugural class of students

School of Behavioral Health Sciences welcomes students

August 26, 2025
Outside view of School of Behavioral Sciences Building

UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences opens!

August 22, 2025
Karen Vine Fuller snaps a photo with João de Quevedo, MD, PhD before beginning her electroconvulsive therapy. (Photo by Karen Vine Fuller)

At the Bedside: How electroconvulsive therapy at UTHealth Houston helped one woman reclaim her life

July 2, 2025
While some level of anxiety and depression can be expected after natural disasters, it’s important to catch signs early, according to Ron Acierno, PhD. (Photo by Lisa Raynor-Keck)

Some storms leave emotional damage: How to cope after a traumatic weather disaster

June 3, 2025
Lead author of the study, Jeff Temple, PhD, associate dean for clinical research at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences. (Photo by UTHealthHouston)

UTHealth Houston study reveals long-term mental health benefits of healthy relationship skills program for adolescents

May 12, 2025
Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD, dean of UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences.

University launches behavioral sciences master’s program

April 14, 2025
Employees celebrating STAR Awards.

STAR Awards recognize dedicated UTHealth Houston employees

February 27, 2025
Photo of the UCT building.

UT System Board of Regents to launch search for new president of UTHealth Houston

February 13, 2025
Photo collage by UTHealth Houston

2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

December 16, 2024
Students at the UTHealth Houston Mass Casualty Incident Training transport a

Close to 300 students learn how to save lives during ninth annual Mass Casualty Incident Training

November 26, 2024
Five UTHealth Houston employees standing behind a table with a laptop on it

UTHealth Houston earns five 2024 Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards

June 4, 2024
photo of Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD

Soares named founding dean of UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences

February 1, 2024
Outdoor courtyard area with building entrance

New UTHealth Houston school to train behavioral health workers receives approval from UT System, state

March 23, 2023