Self-Harm Awareness Month
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Self-harm can occur across all age groups and demographics. Self-harm occurs most often around adolescence. Around 4-5% of adults in the United States ... Read More »
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Takes place during the week of February 21-27, 2022 toeducate the public about the realities of eating disorders (ED). Check out these Signs, Myths, and Misconceptions about Eating ... Read More »
The re-establishment of a psychological and behavioral health services (PBHS) division within the LAC+USC Psychiatry Services
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce the re-establishment of a psychological and behavioral health services (PBHS) division within the LAC+USC ... Read More »
Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences among winners of Decoding Disparities QuickFire Challenge
The Keck School of Medicine of USC's Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences is among four winners of the Decoding Disparities QuickFire Challenge announced Monday at the ... Read More »
Medications, milestones and disease management: Q&A with Alzheimer’s researcher Lon Schneider
Alzheimer’s disease has been making headlines this year, with the FDA approving limited use of a new drug for the first time in nearly two decades.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
It's a time to shine a light and bring awareness about Alzheimer 's disease, which affects more than 6 million Americans. There are several resources to help you ... Read More »
5 things everyone should know about depression
October, as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Awareness Month, presents a timely opportunity to shine a light on the condition.
Oct. 10-16 is OCD Awareness Week
OCD Awareness week begins Sunday, Oct. 10, and continues through Oct. 16. Obsessive-compulsion disorder (OCD) is a chronic, highly prevalent psychiatric disorder. But it's extremely treatable with a ... Read More »
A powerful force for mental health at USC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Treatment and research serve L.A. public, Trojan campuses and broader community.