Congratulations to our #Psychiatry Clinic manager Meagan Kankovsky, LICSW, for graduating from @bhecn.bsky.social Behavioral Health Leadership Academy, which provides participants with a structured curriculum designed to foster leadership growth and professional development. @drhowardliu.bsky.social

@unmc.bsky.social Psychiatry Residency Program will welcome new leadership this summer, and thanks 2 APDs who played key roles in the program’s rapid growth. On June 30, Drs. Jeana Benton & Riley Machal will step down as APDs for the growing rogram. @drhowardliu.bsky.social bit.ly/batonADP

@unmc.bsky.social Psychiatry Residency Program will welcome two new Associate Program Directors this summer. Kimberly Clawson, MD, and Matt Kelly, MD, have accepted new roles as APDs will join the residency leadership team on July 1. @drhowardliu.bsky.social bit.ly/newpsychapd

Happy Memorial Day. Today, we remember those we have lost. And today and throughout the year, we honor those veterans who work in our department.

Tonight is the big night! We celebrate the graduation of five amazing residents: Drs. Jacob Givens, George Blankenau, Harrison Greene, Casey Reihe & Mukanya Tchombela, and our future child fellow, Dr. Charlotte Ritchie. We miss them already. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social

The @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social Behavioral Health Service line continues to explore ways to expand access to care for people needing behavioral #health treatment. Dr. David Cates discusses how we're seeing more patients #MHAM @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Happy 10th work anniversary to our Vice Chair for Education and Residency Director Dr. Daniel Gih. Among his many successes was his pivotal role in the creation of a psychiatry residency program as well as several fellowships @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Happy 10th work anniversary to our Director of Global Research Dr. Soonjo Hwang. Dr. Hwang has worked with behavioral health leaders from around the globe during his decade at @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Happy 20th work anniversary to Dr. Claudia Moore. She has done amazing work all over @unmc.bsky.social. We're lucky that she's an Assoc Professor in our Addiction Medicine Division & an Assoc Director with our Addiction Medicine Fellowship. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, when we recognize the important need for behavioral healthcare in the United States, and the amazing life-changing work of the doctors, APPs, nurses, and staff members providing this care. #MHAM2026 @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social

Department of Psychiatry staff was out on a chilly Saturday to support the Out of the Darkness Walk in Omaha. The event is a yearly fundraising event for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, bringing communities together to raise awareness & fund suicide prevention research.

Congratulations to Dr. Sheritta Strong on her well-deserved awards at last night's iTeach Awards at UNMC. Dr. Strong received the Ricki Otten Award for her love & passion in helping students, and the RSO Advisor of the Year Award for her work with student organizations. @drhowardliu.bsky.social

There is nothing more inspiring than working with suh an inspiring team on #nationaldoctorsday! Thanks to each of our @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social physicians who transform lives through patient care, teaching, research and community engagement all year long 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Today we celebrate #nationaldoctorsday! Our more than 50 hard-working & dedicated MDs & DOs provide compassionate care to our patients, important knowledge to our trainees & tremendous leadership to our staff. We're so grateful to work with you each day. @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Congratulations to the eight UNMC medical students who matched with amazing Psychiatry programs from coast to coast. The future is so bright. And we are thrilled that Dr. Kennet Sorenson is staying at @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Kennet Sorenson will continue his psychiatry training in Omaha as he matches with @unmc.bsky.social “This is exactly how I wanted today to go!” @drhowardliu.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Leading Addiction Psychiatrist Dr. Sara Zachman discusses kratom & kava. "If you or someone you love is struggling with kratom use, know that support is available." @drhowardliu.bsky.social @drkenzoucha.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social

Therese Mathews, PhD, will be the recipient of the Inspirational Mentor of Educators Award on March 6. The award honors exceptional mentors to junior faculty or trainees in their development as health professions educators. bit.ly/teriedaward @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social

Great article on Nathan Sutera, PharmD, who along with being an award-winning teacher, does amazing work in the Psychiatric Emergency Services unit. Congrats on winning the Excellence in Educational Service Award. @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

David Taylor, MD, has been promoted to Associate Medical Director for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Inpatient Consultation-Liaison (C/L) services. Taylor, who joined UNMC in 2023, began his new role on January 1, 2026. @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

In honor of National Women Physicians Day, pastries and coffee were handed out at Poynter Hall. A small token for our amazing physicians! @unmc.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Today, we celebrate National Women Physicians Day! @unmcpsychiatry has a strong culture of women physicians leading the way in psychiatry, both locally & nationally! #WomenPhysiciansDay @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Congratulations to Allie Burt, MD, for winning the Flint Award for Educational Excellence. Dr. Burt has a love for psychotherapy and a mentoring style that is contagious. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of our Outstanding Community Partnership Award: Charles Drew Health Center, Lutheran Family Services, Rashmi Ojha, MD, Edgar Sanchez, and Cathy Wyatt. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of our Escape Fire Patient Safety Award: Jacob Givens, MD; Luke LeBrun, LIMHP; Isabelle Sgourakis; Suzie Walsh, RN; Andew Wilson, BSN @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to Danielle “Dan” Krohn – Fourth Year Medical Student – for winning the Frank J. Menolascino Award. The award was voted on by UNMC faculty. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social d

Congratulations to Andrew Smith, MD, for winning the Nathan E. Bruce, DO, Volunteer Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Smith is a professional and actively engages students in patient care. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dana Raml, MD, for winning the Steel Award for Educational Engagement. Dr. Raml works so hard for students, residents and other providers. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to Ryan McCann, LIMHP, for winning the Non-Faculty Teacher of the Year Award. Ryan has for a long been a great educator in our department. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of our William H. Roccaforte Citizenship Award: Ellie Corbaley; Luke LeBrun, LIMHP; Kiley Parsons, CNA; Isabelle Sgourakis; and Donnie Roman @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of our Reba Benschoter Leadership Award: Mark Aksamit, PA-C; Jacob Givens, MD; Luke LeBrun, LIMHP; Zoe Feilner, PA-C, and Ashish Sharma, MBBS. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of our Engagement Legacy Award: Melissa Allison, PA-C; Riley Machal, MD; Malcolm McGruder; Sheritta Strong, MD, MBA, DFAPA; and David Taylor, MD. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Congratulations to the winners of our Research and Innovation Award: Lauren Edwards, MD; Rocky Esteraich, MD; and Justin Weeks, PhD. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

This is that last day to sign up for the Midwest Society of Addiction Medicine 3rd Annual Winter Virtual Conference! CME/CEU provided for nursing, social work and physicians January 10, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 12:00PM www.tickettailor.com/events/midwe... @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social @mwsams.bsky.social

On Jan. 9, department leadership discussed successes, challenges and what's next during our annual @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social State of the Department. Leaders discussed clinical growth, patient safety, adult & child psychiatry, research and more. @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Our residency program announces new matches: Going to U of Colorado: Dr. Jake Givens, addiction, & Dr. Harrison Greene, forensic Heading to Stanford: Dr. Charlotte Ritchie, Child & Adolescent We continue to match residents with renowned programs @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social

@unmc.bsky.social Child Psychiatrist Dr. Leah Jesse discusses the benefits & risks of putting your child on #ADHD medication. @nebraskamed.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Dr. David Cates, @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social Vice-Chair for Clinical Services, speaks with @ketv7.bsky.social & warns against reliance on #AI chat bots for mental health support. Cates says the situation is "astonishing." @drhowardliu.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social

Cecilia Poon, PhD, clinical psychologist in the Nebraska Medicine Department of Psychology and an adjunct assistant professor in the @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social, offers advice on how manage grief during the busy holiday season. @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

Inspiring to spend time with stakeholders for our new @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social forensic psychiatry fellowship! There is no doubt that we need a workforce to address mental health needs in jails, prisons and the courts. We are lucky to have Dr Kimberly Clawson as our program director!

Erin Ranum, MD, will be named Associate Director of the Geriatric Division of the @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social on January 1, 2026. Dr. Ranum graduated from UNMC College of Medicine in 2016 and has been in the department since 2020. @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

On Veterans Day and throughout the year, the UNMC Department of Psychiatry is proud to highlight many current and former U.S. military members making a difference at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. @unmc.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Congrats to the Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit on its 5yr anniversary. PES has had more than 9k visits. The past 5 years have been a great demonstration of the power of teamwork & collaboration within the hospital & community. - Dr. Ashish Sharma @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

We want to thank these faculty members and residents during Women in Medicine Month. Whether it's clinical, training or giving back in our community, these amazing doctors go the extra mile to make our department great. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

We are proud to spotlight new @unmc.bsky.social faculty member Olivia Ochuba. "I fell in love with psychiatry because it offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with people and support them through their most difficult moments." @nebraskamed.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social

So proud of the partnership between Sarpy County & the @unmc.bsky.social Dept. of Psychiatry in the launch of Nebraska's first forensic psychiatry fellowship! It is so exciting to hear our inaugural fellowship director, Dr. Clawson & Sarpy County Commissioner Don Kelly, discuss this vital program.

The amazing folks at @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social bring awareness to International Overdose Awareness Day on 8/31! It is an important start to National Recovery Awareness Month in September. Evidence-Based Treatment Works & People Can and Do Recover!

@unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Kimberly Clawson speaks with Consider This on the new forensic psychiatry fellowship at @unmc.bsky.social. The much needed program is a collaborative effort between Sarpy Country and UNMC. @drhowardliu.bsky.social

Fun article about the divergence of English spelling between British and American writers. Something to note when collaborating across the pond 🙂 www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

@unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social psychiatrist Stephen Salzbrenner speaks with @wowt6news.bsky.social on why non-traditional treatments, like #Esketamine, offer ‘remarkable’ results for Omaha patients with chronic pain & #depression. @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social @drhowardliu.bsky.social