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Leslie K. Taylor, PhD, associate professor, child psychologist, and director of the Clinical Psychology PhD program at the UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Managing mental health as kids head back to school

July 28, 2026
Jeff Temple, PhD, professor, psychologist, and associate dean for clinical research at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Study finds high social media use linked to anxiety, suicidal ideation

July 24, 2026
Modern multi-story academic building with red brick, glass, and metal panels, featuring a covered entrance, large windows, landscaped trees, and a clear blue sky.

Newest school approaches milestone year

July 23, 2026
From left: Dean Eric Boerwinkle, PhD; Theresa Tran, MD; Mayor John Whitmire; President Melina R. Kibbe, MD; and Scott Forbes. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston partners with city of Houston to establish new academic health department

June 17, 2026
Gabriel R. Fries, PhD smiling while holding the 2026 Klerman Young Investigator Award plaque at an indoor event

Advancing Hope Through Science: Gabriel R. Fries, PhD, Named 2026 Klerman Young Investigator Award Winner

June 11, 2026
Jeff Temple, PhD. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston awarded $3.3M to extend landmark study on intimate partner violence

May 28, 2026
The Many Faces of UTHealth Houston: Ana Cristina Ruiz

The Many Faces of UTHealth Houston: Ana Cristina Ruiz

February 12, 2026
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
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