News from Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

MIND InstituteAugust 01, 2025
Self-harm and autism: Hunting for clues about the challenging behavior

A UC Davis researcher is studying the brain mechanisms behind self-harm in profound autism.
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MIND InstituteJuly 30, 2025
$5.5 million federal grant to help researchers build tools for FXTAS treatment trials

UC Davis researchers are helping lead major new research to support clinical trials to treat the genetic condition fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome.
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ResearchJune 02, 2025
Do microRNAs hold the key to psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders?

A new study identifies specific microRNAs in the brain that likely contribute to bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD and Parkinson’s disease.
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MIND InstituteMay 21, 2025
Registration open for 2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Registration is open for the 2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, a conference where experts, families and advocates share research and resources.
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General Health NewsMay 08, 2025
Ribbon cutting marks new expansion for C Street Clinic

UC Davis Health’s C Street Clinic has expanded to offer new psychiatric therapeutics treatments, infusion services and more.
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Public HealthApril 09, 2025
Wildfire recovery: What victims say they need most

Wildfire victims have a range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a UC Davis study.
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School of MedicineMarch 18, 2025
Q&A: The challenges and rewards of chief residency

Sandy Ngo Moubarek offers a glimpse into the role of chief residents as vital links between trainees and program leadership.
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ResearchMarch 04, 2025
NIH research funding fuels innovation and health discovery

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants, with funding of around $210 million.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 03, 2025
Popular speaker series to address Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s, autism research and more

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series will feature a variety of topics about neurodevelopmental conditions in 2025.
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Mental HealthNovember 14, 2024
Anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics mediated by distinct neural circuits

A new UC Davis study suggests it may be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics.
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MIND InstituteNovember 13, 2024
Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions

Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.
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Mental HealthOctober 31, 2024
The roots of fear: Understanding the amygdala

A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in the amygdala. The findings may suggest new ways to treat anxiety.
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MIND InstituteOctober 30, 2024
Does fidgeting help people with ADHD focus?

During ADHD Awareness Month, a MIND institute expert shares the science behind the link between fidgeting and focus.
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Children's HealthOctober 08, 2024
U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among best children’s hospitals for 2024-2025

Publication recognizes hospital in 5 specialties
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ResearchOctober 01, 2024
Can telehealth help patients stick with Buprenorphine for opioid addiction?

A study focused on patients prescribed buprenorphine in emergency departments explores the effectiveness of telehealth visits in boosting long-term use of the medication for treating opioid addiction.
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