Psychiatry
Dr. Balasanova recognized for excellence in education
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received the Roeske teaching award from the American Psychiatric Association.
Mar 16, 2023
![Alëna Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AlenaBalasanova031723-900x600.jpg)
Take Care: A place to start with self-care
The new series of wellness articles will offer practical steps for colleagues to practice stress management.
Mar 10, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, and Sarah Fischer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TakeCarePhoto.jpg)
Take Care: A lesson in self-compassion
Self-compassion is an essential building block for finding purpose in our lives. Here are some ideas to get started.
Mar 10, 2023
![Sarah Fischer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SarahFischer031023-900x600.jpg)
A gift of wellness from UNMC psychiatry
The UNMC Department of Psychiatry offers some tips for prioritizing mental health and managing the season’s demands.
Dec 14, 2022
![Howard Liu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HowardLiu2121522.jpg)
Resident of the month; Bryndis Grissom, DO
Dr. Grissom also holds a master’s degree in public health.
Nov 29, 2022
![From left, Andrew Nguyen, DO, and Bryndis Grissom, DO](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GrissomCOM.jpg)
Fellowship director of the month: Ken Zoucha, MD
Ken Zoucha, MD, is director of the addiction medicine fellowship program.
Nov 28, 2022
![Ken Zoucha, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zoucha042321.jpg)
BHECN receives nearly $50 million in ARPA application requests
Funds to boost behavioral health workforce development.
Nov 9, 2022
![Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DOYLEMARLEY110922.jpg)
Silent display marks lives lost to suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a collection of empty shoes at UNMC offered a remembrance.
Sep 18, 2022
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Thirty-two new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.
Aug 30, 2022
![Rachel Quandahl, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Quandahl090222.jpg)
Med students, Dr. Balasanova team to publish paper
The case study, published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, an example of the positive effects of de-stigmatizing substance use disorder.
Aug 5, 2022
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