Psychiatry

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

Howard Liu, MD, chair, UNMC Department of Psychiatry, Albert Yang, PhD, chairperson, NYCU School of Medicine, Jane Meza, PhD, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research, gathered on June 16 at Wittson Hall to sign a memorandum of understanding between UNMC and NYCU School of Medicine.

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

From left, Howard Liu, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry; Kimberly Clawson, MD, founding forensic psychiatry fellowship director, UNMC Department of Psychiatry; Tom Dargy, Sarpy County assistant county administrator; and Jo Martin, Sarpy County corrections director

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

Wendy Baumeister, PsyD, and Kimberly Clawson, MD

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

Sarah Fischer, PhD

BHECN-ARPA support having big workforce impact

The Legislature charged BHECN with distributing American Rescue Plan Act funds to address key behavioral health issues.

Mar 11, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD, Jessie Buche and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

Survival tips for parents to ease holiday pressure

Throughout the holiday season, the UNMC Wellness Team will be offering regular wellness advice in UNMC Today.

Dec 18, 2024

Priya Gearin, MD

Medical research highlights, December, 2024

The college received grant and funding awards representing more than $5 million in new funding in October.

Dec 17, 2024

Russell McCulloh, MD

Consider financial wellness, too, during the holidays

Throughout the holiday season, the UNMC Wellness Team will be offering regular wellness advice in UNMC Today.

Dec 12, 2024

Sarah Fischer, PhD

BHECN opens southwest site in North Platte

This is the fifth location for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.

Dec 3, 2024

Jody Tomanek, PhD; Marley Doyle, MD, director of BHECN; and Natalia Acosta Canchila, PhD

Why so SAD? Seasonal affective disorder and you 

Throughout the holiday season, the UNMC Wellness Team will be offering weekly wellness advice in UNMC Today.

Nov 27, 2024

Steven Wengel, MD