Psychiatry
BHECN report gives view into behavioral health workforce
Despite steady progress, including in rural areas, challenges remain to address Nebraska’s workforce shortages.
Nov 7, 2025
New faculty spotlight: Leah Jesse, MD
Dr. Jesse is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.
Nov 3, 2025
New faculty spotlight: Olivia Ochuba, MD
Dr. Ochuba is an assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.
Sep 8, 2025
BHECN funding helps MMI fill rural internships
The Munroe-Meyer Institute filled the psychology internships with assistance from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.
Jul 23, 2025
BHECN hosts inaugural workforce partners conference
Seeing a need to convene behavioral health leaders, BHECN has scheduled a second conference for next April.
Jul 10, 2025
BHECN’s ‘Nebraska Model’ featured at national conference
The American Psychiatric Association event aired a video highlighting BHECN’s model for transforming behavioral health workforce development.
Jul 7, 2025
UNMC, Taiwan partners join in research collaboration
UNMC and National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University leaders signed a memorandum of understanding at a June 16 ceremony.
Jun 26, 2025
Sarpy County, UNMC to team on forensic psychiatry fellowship
The fellowship, which will begin in 2026, will improve outcomes where legal and mental health concerns meet.
Jun 25, 2025
BHECN launches southeast site in Lincoln
With this latest site, the Behavioral Health Education Center now has locations in all six of the state’s behavioral health regions.
Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Fischer to discuss procrastination at Olson Center brown bag
The virtual discussion with Sarah Fischer, PhD, assistant professor from the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, is March 18.
Mar 13, 2025