Adriana U. Stacey, MD

03/16/2026

After a great deal of reflection, I have made the difficult decision to close my medical practice and step away for a period of time. As previously announced, the last day for Fayetteville Psychiatry will be March 30, 2026.

Recently, our family experienced the heartbreaking loss of our teenage daughter, Mary Virginia, due to complications from influenza. As you can imagine, this has been an unimaginable time for us, and I need to devote my time and energy to being with my family and beginning the long process of healing.

Serving this community and caring for my patients has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am deeply grateful for the trust so many of you placed in me over the years.

For those who have asked how they can support us, I am sharing the video of my daughter’s eulogy below. She was an extraordinary young woman, and speaking about her was one small way to honor the light she brought into our lives.

Thank you for your kindness, understanding, and prayers during this difficult time.

Dr. Adriana Stacey
Fayetteville Psychiatry

02/28/2026

01/30/2026

Dr. Stacey will be stepping away for a while to focus on her family after fhe sudden death of her daughter from complications of influenza.
Thank you for your prayers at this difficult time.

Read the obituary of Mary Virginia Stacey from Fayetteville, AR. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

12/07/2025

On the latest ScreenStrong podcast, Melanie Hempe, RN, and I offer encouragement to parents who feel uneasy about the pressure to give kids the latest technology for the holidays. Remember, screens should be a tool and not a toy!

Podcast Episode · ScreenStrong Families · 12/04/2025 · 38m

12/06/2025

Such a loss for the field of psychiatry and for humanity.

Our community mourns the loss of Nolan Williams, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Williams was known for pioneering fast-acting treatments for severe mental health conditions, including rapid transcranial magnetic brain stimulation for depression and ibogaine therapy for PTSD.

https://stan.md/3KBMSRX

10/24/2025

We now know that social media is affecting our kid’s mental health AND cognition. What more evidence do we need to start taking this public health crisis seriously? ScreenStrong has a plethora of resources to help your family. Delay social media until age 18. If you have allowed it already, you CAN change your mind! Your child’s brain will thank you!

Podcast Episode · ScreenStrong Families · 10/24/2025 · 39m

09/10/2025

Looking for middle school or high school students to interview for a podcast about phones in schools. Does your child have a story to share about how the removal of phones in schools has made their school day better? Or their grades improved?

08/31/2025

I am excited to speak at the Book 2.0 conference this coming week in Lisbon, Portugal. Everyone knows that books 📚 are my favorite, and we all know that once kids get smartphones, they significantly reduce the amount of time they spend reading. Let’s chat about the dangers of toxic screens and the power of a good book! ScreenStrong

📅 On September 4th, Adriana Stacey, board-certified psychiatrist and medical advisor for ScreenStrong, will explore how the rise of social media, video games, and smartphones impacts children’s development, literacy 📚, and family relationships — and what families can do to reclaim their children from problematic screen use.

This session offers evidence-based strategies to:
• Replace toxic screen habits with enriching activities
• Strengthen family bonds 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning

Attendees will gain practical tools to help children thrive in a digital world while keeping books, reading, and real-life connections at the center of their lives.
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📅 No dia 4 de setembro, Adriana Stacey, psiquiatra certificada e consultora médica da ScreenStrong, vai explorar como o aumento do uso de redes sociais, videojogos e smartphones afeta o desenvolvimento das crianças, a literacia 📚 e as relações familiares — e o que as famílias podem fazer para recuperar os seus filhos do uso problemático dos ecrãs.

Esta sessão oferece estratégias baseadas em evidência científica para:
• Substituir hábitos digitais tóxicos por atividades enriquecedoras
• Reforçar os laços familiares 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Estimular a curiosidade, criatividade e o gosto pela aprendizagem ao longo da vida

Os participantes vão sair com ferramentas práticas para ajudar as crianças a prosperar num mundo digital, mantendo os livros, a leitura e as conexões reais no centro das suas vidas.

05/15/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/screenstrong/p/are-you-too-distracted-to-parent?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

A Major Study Reveals the Impact of Parental Tech Use on Young Children’s Cognitive and Emotional Development

03/09/2025

Great overview of brain science and exercise. We love Dr. Suzuki!

Podcast Episode · Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · 03/09/2025 · 1h 25m

03/06/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/screenstrong/p/more-evidence-on-the-link-between?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

New JAMA study shows that childhood screen time contributes to stress & depression in teen years

03/05/2025