Leadership Changes in Psychiatry |
We are excited to announce the two following leadership changes in our department!
Julie V. Achtyl, MS, LMHC, CASAC-M, NCC, ACS has been named as Psych Therapist Chief. In this new role, she will serve as the discipline chief for Psychiatry’s licensed/credentialed therapists, non-licensed clinical, and clinical support roles. She will also serve as a liaison between therapists and senior leadership. READ MORE>>>
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In addition, Sally Rousseau, LCSW, LMFT will be rejoining the Department of Psychiatry as the new Director of Strong Minds, which includes our General Ambulatory clinic, the Deaf Wellness Center, the Gender Patient Support: Health and Wellness program, and the Adult Ambulatory Access programs. She rejoins us from her most recent role as Director of Social Work at Highland Hospital. READ MORE>>>
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Representing URMC Psychiatry Nationally and Internationally |
Several of our Psychiatry teams recently presented at national and international conferences.
Our Medicine in Psychiatry Services (MIPS) team stopped by the Association of Medicine and Psychiatry 2024 annual conference in Milwaukee to present two poster sessions. Elaine Rigney, MD, Kevin Brazill, DO, Marsha Wittink, MD, MBE, Lorraine Schild NP, and Nicole Fulle, RN, discussed recent research into patient priorities and health outcomes.
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Last but not least, our Brighter Days Pediatric Urgent Care team joined the 2024 Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference to share information and resources with pediatric nurses on mental health challenges faced by children and families.
Psychiatry Residents Speak at Project Level the Field Symposium
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Welcoming New Faculty to Psychiatry | |
In October, we welcomed new faculty to our department with an orientation and reception. READ MORE>>>
Deaf Wellness Center Hiring ASL Interpreters
Our Deaf Wellness Center is now hiring ASL interpreters for their new location at 150 North Chestnut Street! Click here and search for job #254031 for more details!
Opportunity from the UR School of Nursing and Patrick P. Lee Foundation for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Careers
Considering a career in psychiatric mental health nursing? The Patrick P. Lee Foundation has extended its support of the University of Rochester School of Nursing (SON), dedicating more than $1.2 million to the region’s behavioral health workforce. The Buffalo-based foundation will offer half-tuition scholarships, matched by the SON, for up to 24 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students over the next four years. Applications for the Summer 2025 semester are due Jan. 15. READ MORE>>>
Resilient Roots Listening Session
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Our Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness team is seeking input from families on how to improve therapy for Black and Brown youth and their families. The next listening session is November 13th, and compensation will be provided! READ MORE>>>
National Injury Prevention Day Informational Fair
The Firearm Injury Prevention Program will be tabling at an upcoming fair held in honor of National Injury Prevention Day. Organized by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids and the Kessler Trauma Center, this event will take place on November 17th at Eastview Mall. READ MORE>>>
Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy Virtual Open House
Considering a career helping individuals and families struggling with relationship conflict, parenting, or mental health challenges? Our Institute for the Family will be holding virtual open houses for those interested in pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. READ MORE>>>
2nd Annual Psychiatry Holiday Food Drive
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Our second annual Holiday Food Drive begins November 25th! All donations will directly help patients in our Strong Ties, Strong Minds, Strong Recovery, and inpatient programs. Drop off non-perishables until December 9th at the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (1-9017), the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Educator Office (1-9022), as well as a number of clinics! | |
Check Your Health Podcast
Jerard Johnson and Linda Alpert-Gillis, PhD of our Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness services joined Shaun Nelms, EdD on an episode of WDKX's Check Your Health to discuss the Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center and how this service supports youth experiencing mental health crises. READ MORE>>>
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How a Pregnant Woman's Mental Health Can Affect Child Development
Kristin Koberstein, PhD, LMFT joined community members and colleagues from Jewish Family Services on an episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss how mental health during pregnancy can affect child development. READ MORE>>>
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Joy Choi, MD, Daniel Maeng, PhD, Marsha Wittink, MD, MBE, Telva Olivares, MD, Kevin Brazill, DO, and Hochang Ben Lee, MD published a study on the effects of an enhanced primary care program on emergency visits and hospitalization in those with SMI and cardiovascular disease.
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Mark Oldham, MD, Wilfred Pigeon, PhD, and Hochang Ben Lee, MD published a review of the relationship between the physiology of circadian rhythms and delirium, focusing on pharmacological treatment of sleep/wake disruptions as a method of preventing or treating delirium.
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Brian Keane, PhD, Steve Silverstein, PhD, and colleagues from Rutgers University published a study examining the impact of correcting vision beyond 20/20 on contour element detection and integration.
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Wendi Cross, PhD was a coauthor on a study comparing written patient cases, live simulated patients, and prerecorded simulated patient cases as methods to assess learning outcomes for Pharm-SAVES, a suicide prevention training program for pharmacy staff.
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Kenneth Connor, PsyD, MPH was a coauthor of a study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors examining motivations for alcohol use after a suicide attempt.
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Brian Keane, PhD was a coauthor of a study introducing a “somato-visual” biomarker for psychosis, characterized by thalamo-cortical hyperconnectivity and cortico-cortical hypoconnectivity in visual and somatomotor networks.
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Steve Silverstein, PhD, and Brian Keane, PhD were coauthors on a study examining the relationship between concussions and subconcussive head hits and changes in retinal structure and function in collegiate football players.
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Thomas O’Connor, PhD was a coauthor of a study analyzing urinary and placental concentrations of mycoestrogen Zearalenone (ZEN), a mycotoxin found in grains and processed foods, during pregnancy and identifying demographic, perinatal, and dietary predictors of ZEN exposure.
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Marsha Wittink, MD, MBE was a coauthor on a Delphi consensus study seeking to define and identify necessary characteristics of Medical Psychiatry Units, special units designed to integrate medical and behavioral healthcare in hospitals.
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Todd Bishop, PhD, and Wilfred Pigeon, PhD were coauthors on a review examining the association between insomnia and suicide risk in older adults, including prevalence, potential mechanisms, and clinical considerations for aging populations.
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Thomas O’Connor, PhD was a coauthor of a study analyzing racial differences in serum levels of human chorionic gonadotropin in pregnant individuals along with differences in social disadvantage, psychosocial stress, mental health, and discrimination.
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Todd Bishop, PhD, and Wilfred Pigeon, PhD were coauthors on a multi-site study evaluating the effectiveness of two different post-discharge clinical outreach methods in reducing suicide-related behaviors of those in the Veterans Health inpatient system.
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Paul Geha, MD was a coauthor of a study validating brain white matter in the right superior longitudinal fasciculus as a predictor of chronic back pain.
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Anthony Pisani, PhD coauthored an analysis of the first five years of a cohort of children who received mental health care during an implementation of a zero-suicide framework.
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Thomas O’Connor, PhD was a coauthor of a study examining gestational exposure to organophosphate ester, a category of chemicals used in flame retardants and plasticizers, and childhood obesity.
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Mark Nickels, MD was a coauthor of a recent paper out of the Department of Surgery examining the public acceptance and perceptions of living liver donation for those with various liver diseases.
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