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PRI’s New Class Of Trainees Are Already Off To A Fast Start

Guided by PRI’s faculty and staff, these new trainees took their first steps in their journeys toward careers dedicated to advancing mental health care and research.

PRI Faculty Share Information On Substance Use With College Students

Shona Ray Griffith, M.D., and Andrew James, Ph.D., were among the UAMS faculty involved in the research workshop for college students.

Building “Bridges” To Help Youth With Substance Use Disorders

The summit was a collaboration of PRI with the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Human Services and UALR’s MidSOUTH.

Sandy Rasmussen talks about her experiences with the SAINT Depression Therapy at a press conference at UAMS.

Depression Patient Sees Remission Thanks To SAINT

“Major depression” wasn’t just a diagnosis, it was a constant part of her life. That is, until she became one of the first Arkansans to receive SAINT® Depression Therapy.

PRI is hosting a free all-day event in October for college-aged students interested in the field of behavioral health

Attention, Future Behavioral Health Leaders

The Psychiatric Research Institute is hosting a free all-day event in October for college-aged students interested in the field of behavioral health.

Online Program Significantly Reduces Benzodiazepine Use in Adults

The study, led by Michael Cucciare, Ph.D., offers hope for patients who are seeking to reduce their dependence on benzodiazepines.

Kiley Jones,, Laura Dunn and Erin Jefferson addressed different stages of a woman’s life during their interative sessions.

Forum Focuses on Mental Health of Women

The public gathering served up a rich menu of information on women’s mental health, including the role that food plays in emotional well-being.

PRI Research Basis of Showcase of Discoveries

The event was a great opportunity to make the rest of UAMS aware of our work, said Ashley Acheson, Ph.D., vice chair for research.

PRI Teams Up With Attorney General To Produce Narcan Video

To combat the ongoing opioid crisis in the state, Griffin turned to two PRI employees for assistance in creating an educational video about the hazards of certain drugs,

Suicide Prevention Update Addresses Growing Health Concern

As chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Christine Yu Moutier, M.D., hears countless stories of desperation and pain every day.

NWA Conference Examines Complex Issues Surrounding Schizophrenia

Hundreds of health care professionals, caregivers and family members of people with schizophrenia gathered at the Fayetteville Town Center to learn about the illness.

Researcher Receives $3.3 Million Grant to Study PTSD Therapies in Prisons

PRI’s Melissa Zielinski, Ph.D., is leading a five-year study on the treatment of incarcerated adults with PTSD and substance use disorder using cognitive processing therapy.