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Photo of UR Medicine Mental Health and Wellness employees during the April 2024 eclipse

Despite the cloudy weather during the April 2024 total solar eclipse, our teams gathered outside our various locations to view this once-in-a-lifetime event! Thank you to Bryan Chang of our Psychiatry Audiovisual team for capturing these eclipse photos! READ MORE>>>


Celebrating Psychologists and Psychologists-in-Training

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or on social media to celebrate our psychologists and psychologists-in-training on April 21st to mark the 15th annual Psychology Day at the United Nations! We were also excited to welcome UR President Sarah Mangelsdorf, PhD and UR Medicine Chief Wellbeing Officer S. Craig Rooney, PhD to our watch party for the United Nations's annual Psychology Day address!

Psychology Trainees

In addition, the Psychology Training Program celebrated our seven doctoral interns and six postdoctoral fellows during the week of April 22nd, with appreciation notes from the many inpatient and ambulatory integrated care settings where they provide exemplary, compassionate clinical care and special treats to acknowledge how much they add to our institution. It is a privilege to educate and learn from them!


Administrative and Leadership Transitions in Psychiatry

It is our pleasure to announce some upcoming administrative and leadership at UR Medicine Mental Health and Wellness! READ MORE>>>



Yeates Conwell Receives Carter Catlett Williams Award

Yeates Conwell Award

Congratulations to Yeates Conwell, MD for receiving this year's Carter Catlett Williams Award for Excellence in Aging Services! This award is given by Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc. at their annual Celebration of Aging at the Convention Center and honors those making remarkable contributions to the field of aging and long-term care services.

Colette Stenz Receives 2024 Trainee Contributions to Training Award


Colette Stenz, PsyD, psychology postdoctoral child and adolescent track fellow, recently received the 2024 Trainee Contributions to Training Award from the Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Training Council. Dr. Stenz was recognized for her contributions to the psychology training program and pediatric behavioral health settings. READ MORE>>>

Colette Stenz headshot

Thank You For Joining Us for Day of Giving Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 1st for the University of Rochester's Day of Giving! Whether you gave or shared on social media, we appreciate your support of mental health services in our community! If you missed Day of Giving but are still interested in donating, you can still do so here.


Reel Minds Film Series Runs from May 14th to 28th

2024 Reel Minds Banner

The Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Health, Humanities, and Bioethics will once again be partnering to present The Reel Mind Film Series, an annual series of films, performances, and discussions addressing the social stigma of mental illness and behavioral disorders, running from May 14th to the 28th. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion, allowing audiences to engage directly with subjects from the films and experts in the field. Visit The Reel Minds Film Series website to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Psychiatry in the News

Unique Psychiatry Program Delivers De-Stigmatized, Compassionate Care

IMIPS Unit

Those with severe mental illness are more likely to die earlier from chronic health conditions like diabetes or cancer than the general population. UR Medicine highlighted the Medicine in Psychiatry (MIPS) program and how they meet patients where they are to decrease obstacles to medical care access. READ MORE>>>


Nurturing Minds, Transforming Lives

Natalie Lewis, BSN, RN, Crisis Specialist at our Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness program, and Evelyn Santos, MS, RN, quality and education nurse, were highlighted for their work in addressing health disparities and making a difference as nurses. READ MORE>>>

April 2024 Publications

DICE Corner

Working as a Team to Develop and Maintain Psychological Safety in the Workplace

We invite you to our upcoming Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity (DICE) Grand Rounds, “Working as a Team to Develop and Maintain Psychological Safety in the Workplace,” taking place on May 29th, 2024 from noon to 1 PM at the Class of ’62 Auditorium. The Health Home Care Management team will discuss concrete steps and ongoing challenges to developing and maintaining a psychologically-safe work environment long term. Register to attend in person here or register to attend virtually here.    


Growth in Tough Times Reception on May 29th

Painting, "Piece of Eye" by Madison Zeng

Peace of Eye by Madison Zeng

The Bridge Art Gallery will be holding a reception for their upcoming show, Growth in Tough Times, on May 29th from 4:30PM to 6PM in the Romano Room. Join community artists to celebrate and view artworks exploring themes of overcoming adversity and growth. Click here to register.


Save the Date for our DICE Brown Bag Series

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We will be holding our 2024 Summer Brown Bag Series from July 10th to August 28th. Join us on Wednesdays at noon throughout the summer for discussions and educational opportunities to learn about inequities surrounding our communities. Registration and more information will be available in June here. For any questions, please contact the Department of Psychiatry Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity. 

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