Carmen Gonzalez, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Maggie Ramirez, PhD, Assistant Professor, Health Services Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 15% of mothers in the U.S. Prevalence rates as high as 54% have been documented among Latina women, who are significantly less likely to receive postpartum mental health care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal […]

Kendra Kamp, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology  Rona Levy, PhD, Professor, School of Social Work Many interventions shown to be effective in clinical trials are never adopted in clinical settings. This study seeks to explore and address the reasons for non-adoption of an evidence-based psychosocial intervention (EBPI) that addresses anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal (GI) […]

Julie Kientz, PhD, Associate Professor, Human Centered Design and Engineering Jessica Jenness, PhD, Acting Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences National data indicate 7.5-12% adolescents are diagnosed with depression (MDD) each year. Adolescents across the spectrum of MDD severity are at risk for lifelong negative outcomes such as increased odds for MDD recurrence into adulthood. […]

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