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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry

🔆Working for collaborative mental health care in our community 🔆Educating medical students & residents in the art & science of psychiatric medicine

04/07/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month, so we're sharing 5 signs that your stress might not be "just stress" anymore...AND how we can help.

😴 You’re always tired—even after resting
🧠 Your brain won’t shut off (constant overthinking, replaying conversations, struggling to relax)
🤕 Your body is feeling it (headaches, tight shoulders, gut issues, jaw clenching)
⚡ You’re more reactive than usual
🌫 You feel numb or disconnected

With the right support, these patterns can be understood and treated. If these symptoms feel familiar, our team of experts can help assess where you're at and identify appropriate and helpful next steps. Find out more about our Texas Tech Physicians psychiatry clinic here >> https://f.mtr.cool/svajqqftdr

04/03/2026

Big news for the future of mental health care 🎉

TTUHSC is among several universities receiving state funding to expand forensic psychiatry training. This investment will help train more specialists, strengthen the mental health workforce and improve access to care for individuals involved in the justice system—where support is often limited and delays can be significant. The grant will allow TTUHSC to expand its fellowship program and support two forensic psychiatry positions! Read more at the link in our bio!

03/31/2026

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective procedure performed under general anesthesia. ECT can provide rapid and significant improvements in severe symptoms of several mental health conditions:

⚫ Severe depression, particularly when accompanied by psychosis, suicidal thoughts or a refusal to eat.
Treatment-resistant depression, a severe depression that has not improved with multiple trials of medications or other treatments.
⚫ Mania associated with bipolar disorder, a state of intense euphoria, agitation or hyperactivity that can also include impaired decision-making, impulsive or risky behavior, substance abuse, and psychosis.
⚫ Catatonia, a disorder that alters or disrupts a person’s awareness of their surroundings and can be characterized by a lack of movement, rapid movements or strange movements. Catatonia can be due to psychiatric disorders or some medical illnesses.
⚫ Agitation and aggression associated with dementia, which can be difficult to treat and can negatively affect the quality of life of patients and caregivers.

To find out if ECT may be right for you, visit >> https://loom.ly/saFDg6U.

03/27/2026

We are pleased to announce that just last week, we matched eight residency positions for 2026! Congratulations and welcome to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry! 🎉

⚫ General Psychiatry Track

• Joao Pedro Castelo Branco — Petrópolis Medical School, Brazil
• Chase Green — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas
• Maryam Hossameldin — Cairo University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
• Maheen Ijaz — Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan
• Tyler Kastner — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
• Noor Khalil — George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC

🔴 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Track

• Serife Gulmus — Meram Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• Nuthawadee Tiachunpun — Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine, Thailand

03/25/2026

In honor of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, we’re proud to highlight Poorvanshi Alag, MD, who recently represented TTUHSC and the Department of Psychiatry as a speaker at the Texas Symposium 2026.

Her Ignite Talk highlighting emerging evidence linking GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly used for diabetes and weight management, to possible reductions in cravings and substance-seeking behaviors. Her presentation explored how this evolving area of research may open new therapeutic pathways in the field of addiction.

We are so proud of your incredible work, Dr. Alag! ✨

03/24/2026

CPAN can enhance a provider’s capacity to provide the mental health standard of care your patients need. There is no cost to you or your patients for this evidence-based, clinician-to-clinician program. We offer real-time access to a multidisciplinary network of mental health experts—including child and reproductive psychiatrists—for peer-to-peer consults by phone, direct patient consults, vetted and personalized referrals and resources, and behavioral health CMEs.

To learn more about CPAN and PeriPAN, visit >> https://loom.ly/mkVWODs.

03/17/2026

Did you know that as the season changes and the days get longer, your brain has work to do?

Increased daylight affects your circadian rhythm — the internal clock that responds to light cues and helps regulate sleep, hormones, mood and attention. During seasonal transitions, it’s common to notice:

• Sleep timing or quality feeling a little different than usual
• Shifts in mood or emotional regulation
• Changes in focus or mental clarity

These changes don’t always feel immediately positive. For many people, they’re temporary as the brain recalibrates to new light patterns and routines. Some helpful shifts:

🌞 Natural morning light can help your brain recalibrate.

🌞 In the evening, dimmer lighting can support wind-down.

03/13/2026

TMS, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Treatment is:

⚫ Outpatient

⚫ Non-invasive

⚫ Does not require anesthesia or sedation

TMS is another evidence-based option if depression symptoms continue despite treatment. Learn whether TMS might be right for you here >> https://loom.ly/CCkxd3s

03/11/2026

Established in 2019 by the 86th Texas Legislature, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) is one of five programs developed by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). The Consortium brings together Texas’ health-related institutions of higher education to improve mental health services for children and adolescents statewide.

TCHATT builds on existing telehealth models to help all public-school districts in the state of Texas to identify student mental health needs and connect them with appropriate services. To find out more about TCHATT and whether your child's school is enrolled, visit >> https://loom.ly/GlDbiXM.

03/09/2026

Today kicks off Sleep Awareness Week 🛌 Sleep is one of the strongest foundations for mental health, and one of the first things stress can disrupt.

During sleep, your brain supports:
💤 Emotional regulation
💤 Memory and learning
💤 Stress recovery and mental clarity

Don't take your snoozing lightly. Support your mental health by prioritizing healthy sleep habits and in turn, your brain will reward you!

03/06/2026

The Pulse Magazine Winter 2026 issue shares an incredible, yet personal story about a CNO's journey through depression, healing and hope. This story (https://loom.ly/t88XyyI) reflects a wider truth in health care.

National surveys show that about one in four health care workers report mental distress at a level consistent with a diagnosable condition. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study also found that nearly half of the health care workforce experiences burnout, which often fuels anxiety and depression.

❤️ These numbers remind us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. ❤️

03/05/2026

As the spring season draws near, consider clearing space for more than just your home. Here are a few mental health habits to work into your spring-cleaning routine:

🧺 One habit to release:

- A thought pattern that keeps looping without helping

- Saying “yes” out of guilt instead of capacity

- Scrolling or overloading your brain when you’re already exhausted

🪴 One boundary to strengthen:

- Protecting your rest or sleep time

- Giving yourself permission to pause before responding

- Saying “not right now” without over-explaining

🤝 One support to lean into:

- A person who feels safe to talk with

- A routine that helps you feel steady

- Professional mental health care

Address

3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX
79413

Telephone

+18067432800

Website

https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/psychiatry/

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