Topics: Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

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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.

Illustration shows a doctor using AI robots for diagnosis.

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.

Portraits of Nirnimesh Pandey, MD (faculty), and Aoife Semar, MD (resident), are shown next to the words Exceptional Moments in Teaching.

Pandey and Semar recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Oct 31, 2025

Nirnimesh Pandey, MD, faculty member, and Aoife Semar, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of November.

Terry Brosche of Penn State Health stands in front of a group of Pennsylvania State Police cadets who are sitting in an auditorium. She is gesturing, looking up and holding papers. She is wearing a suit jacket and blouse.

On the front lines of care: Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness

Oct 14, 2025

Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania State Police team up to train cadets in responding to mental health and addiction crises through a workshop with real-world simulations.

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The Medical Minute: Helping kids tackle back-to-school anxiety — and start the year strong

Aug 14, 2025

It’s normal for kids to feel back-to-school butterflies, but ongoing struggles may need support. A Penn State Health pediatric clinical counselor shares tips to help children start the year confidently.

Portraits of Vincent Kennedy, DO (faculty), and Jennifer Kane, MD (resident), are shown next to the words Exceptional Moments in Teaching.

Kennedy and Kane recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Jun 26, 2025

Vincent Kennedy, DO, faculty member, and Jennifer Kane, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of July.

Q&A: Effective interventions and policies to reduce tobacco-caused harm

Apr 2, 2025

Jonathan Foulds, professor of public health sciences and of psychiatry and behavioral health at the Penn State College of Medicine, has studied tobacco use for 35 years.

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The Medical Minute: Why am I always so tired?

Mar 12, 2025

Feeling tired all the time? A Penn State Health family medicine physician shares simple tips on lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene habits and diet to help improve your sleep.

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Timing and regularity of sleep may be key for adolescent heart health

Feb 18, 2025

Late nights and erratic sleep schedules can impact young people’s heart health in later life, according to a team led by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine.

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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute to relocate to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in fall 2026

Nov 7, 2024

As part of its steadfast commitment to delivering behavioral health services that are greatly needed in central Pennsylvania, Penn State Health will relocate Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute’s inpatient services to Holy Spirit Medical Center at the end of its lease in September 2026.

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