A common belief is that mental illness is a driver of violent crime, but Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Marvin Swartz says, “Mental illness and violence do have a relationship, but it’s a complex relationship. And it’s rare.” See what research shows and why it matters for NC. https://ow.ly/QV4Y50Z82Or

Staying involved in meaningful activities like creative hobbies can help us cope with chronic pain and maintain a good quality of life. Learn more from Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Katherine Applegate & other experts in this article from The Society of Behavioral Medicine. https://ow.ly/zSAS50Z7I7W

Is AI impacting your brain health? In this CBS17 (WNCN) special, Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Murali Doraiswamy breaks down emerging research on how our use of AI may affect our critical thinking, memory, social connection, and cognitive abilities. https://ow.ly/kFBB50Z7m2c

Are you among the millions of Americans turning to AI with health questions? Approaching it strategically can result in more helpful responses/info. Get 5 quick, practical tips to get the most out of your AI health inquiries ⤵️ https://ow.ly/lNA550Z4bro Duke University School of Medicine Duke Health

Duke autism experts are closing the gap in autism screening and care through interdisciplinary innovation. Read an update on the SenseToKnow app's next steps from the Duke Office of Interdisciplinary Programs: interdisciplinary.duke.edu/news/closing...

Trouble sleeping? Have you tried "cognitive shuffling"? In this Time Magazine article, Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Patricia Pedreira explains the simple but little-known technique and how it helps us settle down and get to sleep. https://ow.ly/JmpV50Z3nsT Duke University School of Medicine

The 2026 INSAR meeting, held in Prague, provided an opportunity for Early Start Denver Model autism intervention trainers from across the globe to connect in person. Highlights from Duke included presentations by Lauren Franz, MBChB, MPH; and Vikram Aikat.

📣 Clinicians & researchers: Want to learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)? Join us for one of our upcoming 3-day courses in 2026: 📅 July 25-27 📅 September 26-28 Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/PcPZ50XWpy9 Duke University School of Medicine

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Kate Webb, PhD on receiving a Duke Climate and Health Big Idea Grant: “Trauma Recovery in a Changing Climate: Impacts of Extreme Heat and Air Pollution on Biological Risk for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder”! 🌟Learn more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/3Yl950Z16xz

Is gentle parenting—an approach that emphasizes empathy, boundaries, and collaboration over punishment—spoiling kids? Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Leigh Spivey-Rita and Dr. Kate Norwalk weigh in with support for the approach. https://ow.ly/tl7b50Z0oO1 Duke University School of Medicine Duke Health

Congrats to Dr. Jane Gagliardi of Duke Psychiatry & Duke Medicine on receiving the Duke University School of Medicine's Leonard Palumbo Jr., MD Faculty Achievement Award for her dedication to compassionate patient care & excellence in teaching & mentoring young physicians! https://ow.ly/hpVV50YZfZ2

Duke University School of Medicine researchers built a biological “wire” to reprogram brain circuits. In mice, the approach increased resilience to acute stress. https://medschool.duke.edu/news/study-unveils-precise-way-rewire-brain-circuits-boost-resilience-stress @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

In this WRAL interview, Dr. Sarah Wilson of Duke Psychiatry and the Durham Veterans Affairs Health System shares how veterans and active service members can access mental health services and ways to cut back on stigmas around mental health. ⤵️

Chronic abdominal pain affects 10–15% of kids and is a leading cause of school absence. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Nancy Zucker led a study comparing 2 interventions—one that encourages curiosity re: symptoms and one that helps distract from them. Their findings ⤵️ https://ow.ly/ZNNh50YXyiN

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Duke staff share small ways to stay well. Read more and explore free, confidential resources for Duke employees. https://ow.ly/tjPl50YUyEi

In Duke Psychiatry, our focus stays on mental health every month of the year, but May marks a time to reflect on our mental health, work to ⬇️ stigma against mental illness, and draw attention to the critical need to ⬆️ access to behavioral health care. Duke University School of Medicine Duke Health

Dr. Holden Thorp shared some excellent insights in his Autism Acceptance Month talk, hosted by the Duke Center for Autism & Brain Development earlier this month. Get the highlights ⤵️

Duke researchers—including Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Geraldine Dawson and Dr. Naomi Davis—are studying how AI models help detect ADHD earlier in children, allowing support to begin more quickly. Findings were published this week in Nature Mental Health. Learn more ⤵️

“What people are responding to with a bucket list is the permission to imagine what they actually want out of life ...,” said Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Anna Fetter. Read on to hear about the ambitions that keep several Duke staff & faculty connected to what matters most 👇 today.duke.edu/2026/04/buck...

See the full gallery and read what players and families had to say about last week's Soccer Spectacular with Duke Women's Soccer and Duke Men's Soccer: autismcenter.duke.edu/news/duke-at...

We had a blast on Saturday evening under the stars at Jodie's Prom, an annual event at Duke Children’s Hospital for Duke pediatric patients with a chronic health condition. Shout-out to Duke Psychiatry’s ATLAS team, Duke Children’s, sponsors, and volunteers for creating a cosmic experience!

Check out this helpful article with tips on managing stress from experts across Duke, including Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Bryan Sexton, who has created bite-sized well-being activities designed for busy people with little time for self-care. https://ow.ly/5lQF50YFGVg Duke University School of Medicine

Join us in celebrating the unique perspectives and contributions of autistic people this month—Autism Acceptance Month—and throughout the year! Learn more about what autism acceptance looks like in practice from our colleagues at the @dukeautismcenter.bsky.social ⤵️

This morning we had a great time filming at Sarah Duke Gardens for an exciting video project highlighting an innovative, collaborative therapeutic program at our behavioral health center. 🌸 More to come in May—stay tuned! Duke University School of Medicine

Duke Psychiatry's Dr. John Mitchell recently visited the Dept. of Child Development at the KK Women's & Children's Hospital in Singapore, where he presented 4 seminars on ADHD & consulted with the department on their ongoing ADHD research & clinical efforts. Duke University School of Medicine

Dr. Julia Woodward, director of psychological support services at the Duke Fertility Center, shares insights on the center’s integrated psychological support for fertility patients and unique training opportunities for future reproductive psychologists ⤵️ https://ow.ly/aptj50YyN9r

We’re excited to welcome our newly matched resident interns to Duke Psychiatry! We can’t wait to start working with these extraordinary doctors & we look forward to seeing the unique ways each of them will contribute to our clinical, education & research missions. Duke University School of Medicine

Why are more adults getting diagnosed with ADHD these days? Dr. Julia Schechter of Duke Psychiatry and the Duke Center for Girls & Women with ADHD joins other experts to explore this question and more on Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast. https://ow.ly/FAAw50YuZCH Duke University School of Medicine

📣 Clinicians and researchers: Want to learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)? Join us for a 3-day in-person course in 2026 (sessions in April, May, July, and September)! Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/PcPZ50XWpy9 Duke University School of Medicine

Cast your vote today in #STATMadness for a promising #AI model that predicts serious #MentalHealth challenges in teens up to a year in advance ⤵️

Congrats to Duke Psychiatry resident Dr. Linda Kerandi on receiving the 2026 James H. Carter, Sr. Community Service Award for her work at the Lincoln Healthcare for the Homeless Clinic and her development of a health education series for unhoused people! Learn more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/UZbY50YmrQv

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the achievements of Duke Psychiatry's past & present women faculty, staff & trainees. From research to patient care & education to administration, we're proud of their countless contributions to our department, our field, our Duke community & far beyond! 🎉🌟

📣 Rally for research! Two @dukemedschool.bsky.social teams are competing in #STATMadness — including one whose AI model accurately predicts teen #MentalHealth challenges before they reach crisis levels. Your votes can make the difference in getting us to the next round — vote today! ⤵️

We're in #2026STATMadness and we need your help! Join us in rallying for research by voting today and every day for our project co-led by Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Jonathan Posner—AI That Predicts Teen #MentalHealth Crises—along with another stellar @dukemedschool.bsky.social project!

📣 🎉 Check out the stories in our newly released 2025 annual report—highlighting some of our most impactful work across our missions over the past year, all with the goal of improving the health & emotional well-being of those we serve. https://ow.ly/xvbH50YmXka Duke University School of Medicine

Congrats to Duke Psychiatry resident Dr. Linda Kerandi on receiving the 2026 James H. Carter, Sr. Community Service Award for her work providing care and health education for unhoused people! Learn more about Dr. Kerandi and Dr. Carter ⤵️ https://ow.ly/gX0x50YmrU0 Duke University School of Medicine

A new collaborative study led by Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Jeff Swanson offers the 1st comparative, state level evidence that ⬆️ the minimum age of firearm access for young adults w/juvenile justice histories may ⬇️ gun-involved violent crime. https://ow.ly/xfgk50Yl9qb Duke University School of Medicine

Congratulations to our colleagues at the @dukeautismcenter.bsky.social on publishing their 2025 impact report! Check it out to learn about the many ways the center has left its mark on the field and in our community over the past year! ⤵️

We are SO excited to welcome our new cohort of health service psychology interns! We can’t wait till they join us this summer, and we look forward seeing what these exceptional PhD students will bring to Duke University School of Medicine & Duke Health! #InternMatch #Match2026

A recent Duke University School of Medicine symposium, “Metabolism & Health Across the Lifespan,” highlighted Duke research that informs efforts to extend & enhance longevity & late-life health. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Terrie Moffitt was a featured speaker. Learn more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/pLjV50Yi81l

Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Nathan Copeland recently discussed adolescent #MentalHealth with Duke Global Health Institute’s Prof Gavin Yamey on episode 11 of Dr. Yamey's Duke radio show, "Conversations on Health Care." Have a listen: https://ow.ly/OuqX50Yeqyf

Check out this @nchealthnews.bsky.social article exploring Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), a serious disorder brought on by long-term, habitual cannabis use. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. David Goldston and other experts weigh in. ⤵️

How does the brain’s chemistry change in people with misophonia when they hear trigger sounds – and can neurostimulation help reset that response? In her MRF-funded work at @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social, Nimesha Gerlus, MD-PhD Candidate, asks these questions.

This month & throughout the year, we honor the resilience & contributions of Black/African American individuals & communities at Duke & beyond. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we commit to reflecting, learning & amplifying voices of Black/African American people who have helped shape our world.

We’re grateful to Duke Men’s Basketball & Duke Health for shining a well-deserved spotlight on our behavioral health team at last night's game against Boston College! Kudos to this dedicated team on their extraordinary work in elevating Duke Health’s efforts in suicide response & prevention!

📣 ECT clinicians: Join us online Feb 18-20 or May 6-8 for our #ElectroconvulsiveTherapy (#ECT) course! This virtual training was adapted from our former on-site ECT course, which trained >1,000 psychiatrists & nurses. Learn more/register: https://ow.ly/e2u850TJIPy Duke University School of Medicine

Inspired by the kaizen mindset—making small, consistent improvements—Duke University employees share how they're approaching the new year. “Keep in mind not only what your boss has in mind, but what your boss’s boss has in mind,” says Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Jonathan Posner. https://ow.ly/f3iZ50XTaJv

Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery shared her expertise on a recent episode of NPR's 1A focused on #ADHD symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments--along w/guests from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine & University of Minnesota Medical School. Listen: https://ow.ly/TOPH50Y5tSX

Dr. Briana Spivey, a 2025 Duke clinical psychology internship grad & now a provisional faculty member, recommends the program “10/10”! Why? ✔️ Amazing training opportunities ✔️ Inspires new passions ✔️ Faculty & staff support your journey More on the program: https://ow.ly/QE7q50Y5sNz

Check out the new "Pre-Arrest Diversion in North Carolina: A Handbook for Law Enforcement Programs," the product of a multi-agency collab including the Wilson Center for Science & Justice at Duke Law. Shout-out to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Allison Gilbert for her contributions! https://ow.ly/v7ts50Y1bGJ