Last week, Dr Kim Carpenter and Lori-Reinhart Mercer joined WCOM for a conversation about autism research, and how you can help the COMET study. Listen at soundcloud.com/dj-jenny-sai... @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

A research team co-led by Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Jonathan Posner and Dr. Matthew Engelhard of Duke Biostatistics and Bioinformatics has received a grant from NIMH to expand an artificial intelligence tool that detects early signs of #MentalHealth issues in adolescents. ow.ly/LfNZ50X0OmC #AI

🧠⚠️ On #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay, Duke psychologist Dr. Pete Duquette shares tips for parents on avoiding & caring for #concussions. Duquette helps kids recover from head injuries & conducts concussion research. Learn more: duke.is/concussion @dukehealth.bsky.social @dukemedschool.bsky.social

At the next Duke Autism Seminar, Matthew Engelhard, MD, PhD from Duke's Dept of Biostats and Bioinformatics presents "Toward AI-Based Alerts Promoting Early Autism Supports" - Wed, Oct 1 at 4pm ET. Register for this free webinar at duke.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

Please join us in congratulating associate professor Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery on her appointment as associate APT (appointments, promotion & tenure) director for Duke Psychiatry! In this newly established role, Dr. Lunsford-Avery will focus on career-track faculty. ow.ly/I6W450WYVr3

Thanks, @nchealthnews.bsky.social, for highlighting NC-PAL, a @uncchapelhill.bsky.social / @dukehealth.bsky.social partnership that promotes #BehavioralHealth for NC's youth & families by helping clinical providers build their #MentalHealth knowledge & capacity. Learn more: duke.is/g/mpu6

The Duke clinical psychology internship benefits from Duke’s rich and thriving 75+ year psychology/psychiatry collaboration across research, education and patient care—affording our interns unique opportunities and exposures. Learn more about our interdisciplinary history: ow.ly/bVr450WVKeB

Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Dorfman on her appointment as co-director of Duke Psychiatry's Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences division. Dr. Dorfman's research focuses on psychosocial & psychological interventions for cancer patients & survivors. ow.ly/iLrZ50WVoK8 @dukecancer.bsky.social

There is no one thing that makes the perfect Duke #MedPsych resident, but there are a few key traits program director Dr. Nicole Helmke looks for when reviewing applications. Watch the video & learn more here: ow.ly/2Zxh50KAzVz #Match2026

Check out the latest episode of the Duke Clinical Research Institute podcast, featuring Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Lauren Franz, to learn more about the evolving field of autism clinical research. ⤵️

Learn how Duke experts—including Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Robin Gurwitch & Dr. Raj Morey—are thinking about the longer-term emotional & physical effects of natural disasters on communities. While not always visible, the lingering impacts can be significant. today.duke.edu/2025/09/heal...

Does someone you care about suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (#PTSD)? These tips from experts including Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Angela Tunno offer ways you can support them, minimize triggers, and get them the help they need. health.usnews.com/conditions/m... @dukemedschool.bsky.social

About 1/2 the Duke clinical psychology doctoral internship faculty are program alumni, and they’re deeply invested in teaching, supervising, and working alongside our interns. To learn more about the program: Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZRx... Visit our website: bit.ly/DukePsycholo...

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Juliann Stalls on her new career development award, "Improving Engagement with Vaginal Dilator Therapy after Pelvic Radiation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial," from the National Cancer Institute! 🌟

The Duke internal medicine-psychiatry residency is one of the oldest U.S. #MedPsych programs, with among the highest number of dual-trained faculty. Check out the video to learn what residents like about the program: ow.ly/EA1850WRl4E

Child & adolescent psychiatry fellow Dr. Adam Howard appreciates how faculty experts embrace their mentor role. And as an aspiring clinician educator, he also values the many opportunities to mentor other students & trainees. Learn more: bit.ly/DukeCAP #Match2026

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Many people find it difficult to talk to someone who may be having thoughts of suicide, but there are clear evidence-based actions we can take. Learn 5 steps for helping someone who might be suicidal: www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-ste... #BeThe1To

Thanks to the vision of several Duke Autism Center faculty members, Duke's Perkins Library now offers sensory kits designed to offer calming input or stimulation to help people manage their emotions and stay focused—from squeeze balls to clicking fidget toys and more! Learn more ⤵️

#MedStudents: Are you passionate about caring for the most vulnerable & complex medically & psychiatrically ill patients? Do you want to live in a vibrant community with warm weather & affordable living? Check out the Duke #MedPsych Residency: ow.ly/2Zxh50KAzVz #Match2026 @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social

Residents interested in working with older adults: check out Duke’s #GeriatricPsychiatry fellowship, where you can work in the Duke-UNC #AlzheimersDisease Research Center, a memory disorders clinic, a top #ECT clinic & more. Learn more about the program: bit.ly/DukeGeriPsych

On the Osmosis from Elsevier podcast, Dr. Geraldine Dawson shares advancements in early autism diagnosis aided by artificial intelligence, and explains what has contributed to the increase in diagnoses over the past two decades. www.osmosis.org/podcast/earl... @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

The Duke Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship focuses on depth & breadth of training, including: ✔️Acute care ✔️Psychotherapy ✔️Psychopharmacology ✔️Diagnostic assessment & evaluation ✔️Collaborative care & more! Learn more 👇 ow.ly/fHgF50WLl0j #Match2026

New Duke Psychiatry-led research highlights a multi-symptom burden for women with #BreastCancer in medically underserved areas. Behavioral symptom management is critically needed. Intervening on #insomnia may also improve fatigue, depression & pain. ow.ly/BVct50WKf4O

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Katherine Ramos on being elected president of Division 20 (Adult Development & Aging) of the American Psychological Association, a three-year term starting this month! 🌟 @kramosphd.bsky.social

🎧 CARE for Misophonia Day 2025 🗓️ Aug. 28 | 💻 Free & Virtual Join a growing support community for learning & hope 💙 Actor Melissa Gilbert opens the event, w/researchers sharing the latest. 🔗 Register: duke.is/z/jmb3 1/2 #MisophoniaAwareness | #CommunityHealthDuke | @dukepsychiatry.bsky.social

Local TV station WRAL investigates the emotional, physical, and financial costs of a gunshot through one woman's story. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Jeff Swanson weighs in on the solution to #GunViolence. Quick take: It's about less--not more--guns. ow.ly/BajI50WJ5y1

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Danielle Busby & Dr. Angela Tunno on their @sandyhook grant, "Comprehensive Literature Review on Youth Suicidality: Disparities, Prevention, Program Content & Program Effectiveness"! (co-PIs: Dr. Claire Hatkevich of @ChildrensPhila & Dr. Ryan Hill) 🌟

The man who killed 4 people in New York City had a history of #MentalHealth issues, including 2 commitments to treatment. But legally, he was still allowed to buy guns. Duke Psychiatry #GunViolence expert Dr. Jeff Swanson recently shared insights on this in an @npr.org story. ow.ly/3Gaa50WGEwH

It's common for people to blame forgetfulness on "old age"--but Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Murali Doraiswamy notes that while "short-term memory may not be as sharp as it once was," other factors may be contributing. Learn more ⤵️ ow.ly/Ky1Y50WFpFl

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry adjunct professor Dr. Jonathan Young and Dr. Veljko Dubljević of @ncstate.bsky.social on the recent publication of their new book, "TMS and Neuroethics"! 🌟 ow.ly/Aozp50WFnZT

Congrats to Dr. Gary Maslow of Duke Psychiatry and Duke Pediatrics on receiving the North Carolina Pediatric Society's 2025 Outstanding Academic Service Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts to improve the health and wellness of all children in NC! ow.ly/KhJc50WGe3z @dukemedschool.bsky.social

Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Tonisha Kearney-Ramos (pictured) and Dr. Greg Sahlem are pioneers in studying the use of #rTMS for #CannabisUseDisorder. Check out the story to learn more about their work and why it's so critical. ⤵️

Check out the Sensory Friendly Film Series at the Carolina Theatre of Durham in partnership with the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development! First up: "Rio" on 8/23. Film showings in the series are free and are not just for kids! Learn more ⤵️

New research shows older adults who use computers, smartphones, and/or the internet have ⬇️ rates of cognitive impairment or #dementia diagnoses than those who avoided technology or used it less often. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Murali Doraiswamy comments on the research. ow.ly/L9HX50WCRoC

We're delighted to share a few photos from Monday's Healthcare for the Homeless Day Celebration, hosted by Urban Ministries of Durham and organized by the Lincoln Community Health Center's Healthcare for the Homeless Clinic, where Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Nicole Helmke serves as clinical director.

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Rebecca Shelby on her new grant, "Evaluating a Patient Navigation Program to Improve Therapy Management for HER2+ Metastatic #BreastCancer Patients Treated with Tucatinib," funded by @pfizer. 🌟

Innovative NIH-funded research from interdisciplinary researchers across @dukemedschool.bsky.social aims to discover new way to identify #autism earlier, leading to more effective support for kids and their families. Check it out ⤵️

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Joe McClernon on his new grant, "Project DEDUCE: Digital Envirotyping to Develop Understanding of Cigarette Smoking and the Environment," funded by @NIDANews. 🌟

Dr. Kate Norwalk works with children and young adults who have had an illness or injury that has affected their brain functioning. She takes a strengths-based approach and looks to parents as experts on their child. Learn more about Dr. Norwalk: youtu.be/URdBguQP_rA?...

#MedStudents interested in psychiatry: Join us for a virtual open house on Thursday, 8/21, 12-1pm EST to learn more about our #PsychiatryResidency program, meet leaders and residents, see what makes us stand out, and ask all your burning questions! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/367p82j8 #Match2026

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Nathan Kimbrel on his new grant, "Computerized Anger Management Protocol for Service Members With and Without a History of Mild #TraumaticBrainInjury," funded by the Department of Defense. 🌟 #VeteranMentalHealth

This engaging @NYMag story paints a picture of the struggles faced by kids with #ARFID — a childhood #EatingDisorder that's not related to body image — and highlights an innovative treatment approach by Dr. Nancy Zucker, director of the Duke Center for Eating Disorders. Learn more/read the story ⤵️

New research led by Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Anna Fetter sheds light on how ethnic-racial identity (ERI) is experienced by Native American and Alaska Native students, with implications for use of a common ERI measure in research with these communities. ow.ly/ui3q50WuTP6 @annakawennison.bsky.social

“We're in the business of meeting people where they are, of creating access for all,” said Jason Carter, president & chief operating officer of Duke Regional Hospital, ranked #1 in social responsibility by the Lown Institute in a 2024-25 national ranking. corporate.dukehealth.org/news/duke-re...

Duke psychiatrist Dr. Nate Copeland mostly works with #autistic and neurodivergent children, addressing #BehavioralHealth concerns such as #anxiety, #depression, and #ADHD. Learn more about how he helps his patients improve their wellbeing and achieve their dreams: ow.ly/AfY550WuSo0

Duke Psychiatry researchers Dr. Ed Levin and Dr. Maggie Sweitzer caution against claims by an online health influencer that #nicotine can prevent/heal conditions such as #ParkinsonsDisease, #Alzheimers, and #glioblastoma. Learn more: factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....

Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill researchers teamed up to identify beneficial strategies for supporting student #MentalHealth through input from #BehavioralHealth staff and administrators in K-12 schools. See what they found: ow.ly/wJVu50WsLMt @dcrinews.bsky.social

Congratulations to Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Eric Elbogen on his new grant, "Cognitive Rehabilitation for Treatment of Anger in #Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder," funded by the @DeptofDefense. 🌟 #PTSD

A Duke-led study offers the most comprehensive look to date at the availability, structure & quality of peer #MentalHealth support programs at U.S. universities. Researchers found program characteristics vary widely & greater collaboration could improve impact. Learn more ⤵️ ow.ly/Rz3w50Wq9UO

Congrats to Dr. Katherine Ramos, Dr. Maggie Kuchibhatla and all recipients of Duke-NUS Medical School travel grants, supporting visits to Singapore to spark new research collaborations, foster innovation and deepen the Duke University School of Medicine/Duke-NUS partnership. 🌟 bit.ly/4nkeEB8