Psychiatry
UConn Health Minute: AI and Teen Mental Health
More teens are using AI chatbots for mental health support. In this UConn Health Minute, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Meha Saxena explains that while quick and readily available, there is concern they lack the nuance needed to address complex psychiatric issues.
‘Healthy Rounds’: Dealing With Dementia
Dr. Kristina Zdanys, geriatric psychiatrist in the UConn Center on Aging, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Elects UConn’s Sarah Feldstein Ewing, Ph.D.
This January Feldstein Ewing was prestigiously elected as a member of the ACNP during its 2026 Annual Meeting.
Brain Scans May Signal Which Therapy Tactics Work Best for Youths
Connecticut and Texas researchers working together to advance testing of the effectiveness of group motivational interviewing for youths struggling with addiction.
Pinnacle of Performance: Mental Fitness
Athletic success isn’t just about strength or skill – it’s about mastering the mind. In this Pinnacle of Performance segment, we explore how mental toughness shapes elite athletes and the proven techniques they use to stay focused, confident, and resilient.
UConn Health Recognized Nationally for Huntington’s Disease Care in Connecticut
Connecticut’s only Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence is at UConn Health. The program provides multidisciplinary care, education, and research for individuals and families affected by Huntington's disease.
The Cato T. Laurencin Institute Pre-K Award Program Graduates Another Successful Cohort
Established in 2014 by UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, the Pre-K Junior Faculty Career Development Award Program is a pioneering two-year interactive award program.
Next President of Society of Clinical Psychology is from UConn
President-Elect of the Society of Clinical Psychology is Damion Grasso, Ph.D. of UConn School of Medicine.
Podcast: Spray Away Severe Depression
Dr. Caleb Battersby, UConn Health’s director of interventional psychiatry, explains a treatment approach to severe depression that's providing hope
Fentanyl is in Our Backyard – Connecticut and Parents Take Action
UConn School of Medicine researcher calls for better protection and services for our youth at risk of fentanyl’s fatal consequences