UNC Psychiatry

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

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05/13/2026

A little sweetness goes a long way 💚🍭

05/12/2026

Is your teen (13-15) less interested in things they used to enjoy? Families can earn a combined $815 for participation in this paid research study.

https://redcap.link/uncstaars

05/11/2026

We’re excited to share a great opportunity to join UNC Health as a Clinical Addictions Specialist within our Substance Treatment & Recovery team in Chapel Hill. This role is ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about supporting individuals with substance use disorders through evidence-based, compassionate care.

The Clinical Addictions Specialist provides comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical support for patients, including individual, group, and family therapy. You’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated care, using harm-reduction and/or abstinence-based approaches tailored to each patient’s needs.

This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to program development, mentor learners and trainees, and provide both in-person and virtual care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in addiction treatment while working alongside a dedicated clinical team, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/jobs/17473233-clinical-addictions-specialist

05/11/2026

Get to know us!

Austin Hall, MD, Medical Director, Outpatient Services & UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health

What feels most meaningful to me right now is the sense of possibility emerging from advances in artificial intelligence and how they may transform our ability to care for patients. When used responsibly, these tools have the potential to ease the administrative and cognitive burdens that often pull clinicians away from direct patient care, to equip patients with new ways to understand and manage their health, and to expand our ability to identify which treatments truly work for whom. Being part of a field that is beginning to integrate these innovations—while also helping ensure they are applied ethically and thoughtfully—feels purposeful and energizing.

05/06/2026

Welcome Alicia! She is a mental health specialist on the UNC Orange-Chatham ACT Team where she provides therapy and case management for individuals with SPMI. She has previously worked on an ACT team in Durham for Carolina Outreach as a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist for several years.

05/05/2026

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to recognize the emotional and mental health challenges that can occur during pregnancy and after childbirth—and to remind parents and families that support is available. 💙

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, are common and treatable. No one should have to navigate these experiences alone.

At the UNC Department of Psychiatry, we are committed to supporting individuals and families through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum life. The UNC Women’s Mood Disorders Program provides specialized, evidence-based care for people experiencing mental health concerns during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available—and recovery is possible.

Learn more about services through the UNC Women’s Mood Disorders Program:
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We are committed to delivering outstanding clinical care, scientific discovery, training the next generation of investigators and clinicians, and informing policy in women’s reproductive mood disorders. This last objective demands continued support for the health and well-being of women of all bac...

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of mental wellness, reduce stigma, and remind one another that help is available. 💚

At the UNC Department of Psychiatry, we know that mental health is health—and that caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone.

This month, we encourage everyone to:
🧠 Check in with yourself and others
💬 Start conversations about mental health
🤝 Reach out for support when you need it
🌿 Prioritize rest, connection, and self-care

Seeking help is a sign of strength, and support can make all the difference.