Topics: Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

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Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

Jul 13, 2026

Penn State Health is relocating inpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children to Holy Spirit Medical Center, expanding access to behavioral health care with 53 new inpatient beds and further integrating services under the Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health identity.

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The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

Jun 10, 2026

Maria R. says her mother has never had an easy life. “She’s dealt with depression for a long time,” says Maria, who asked not to use her real name. But […]

A man and woman sitting in a car talk to a person at Penn State Health’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The person holds a sharps container and is wearing a safety jacket and coat.

Saving lives through Drug Take-Back and substance use education

Jun 1, 2026

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are helping prevent medication misuse and connecting people to addiction care On a windy April Saturday in Hershey, drivers line up […]

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Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit

May 21, 2026

A new study led by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found that switching to a pod-based salt-nicotine e-cigarette could improve the odds of quitting cigarette smoking while meaningfully lowering exposure to harmful chemicals.

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Penn State Health unifies psychiatric and behavioral health services to expand access across central Pennsylvania

May 18, 2026

Penn State Health has consolidated all psychiatric and behavioral health services under a single identity, integrating former Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute inpatient and outpatient services to enhance coordinated, evidence-based care and its academic mission.

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Later sleep and wake times tied to poor diet and sedentary behavior in teens

Apr 2, 2026

A new study, led by a team from Penn State College of Medicine, found that when teenagers go to sleep and when they wake up may be the driving force behind what teenagers eat and how much they move.

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Teens and young adults with ADHD and substance use disorder face treatment gap

Mar 18, 2026

A new study in 15- to 25-year-olds finds that ADHD treatment improves outcomes for young people with ADHD and substance use disorder but they are less likely to receive ADHD medication.

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The Medical Minute: Heart, mind – a profound connection

Feb 18, 2026

Heart problems can make you worry, and worry can ultimately lead to heart problems. A Penn State Health expert discusses the link between heart and mind.

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Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

Feb 5, 2026

A new national survey, led by researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, found that nearly three-quarters of clinicians encountered significant obstacles when starting buprenorphine treatment for patients using fentanyl.

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College of Medicine faculty secure major research awards to advance diagnosis, treatment and prevention across key health conditions

Nov 11, 2025

Penn State College of Medicine research teams recently received national funding awards to advance innovation in diagnostics, therapeutic research and sleep health.

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