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In The Media

December 2, 2021 – Dr. Sacha McBain discusses the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on health care workers in AY Magazine. Click here to read the article.

November 12, 2020 – Dr. Sacha McBain offers advice on how to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Click here to watch.

September 17, 2020 – Dr. Sacha McBain is interviewed for UAMS Health Talk Podcast on “Dealing with Stress During a Pandemic.” The interview includes how to cope with stress, the importance of mental flexibility, and the power of social support. Click here to listen.

August 7, 2020 – Dr. Sacha McBain and Dr. Rick Smith discuss “Managing Mental Health During A Crisis” at the Arkansas Municipal League’s Virtual Convention. Click here for more information.

July 15, 2020 – Dr. Sacha McBain is interviewed by Laura Spradley of the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative about mental health preparedness during COVID-19. The interview includes how to identify signs of stress, unique considerations for older people experiencing stress during COVID-19, and practical tips to cope with stress. Click here to watch the video.

July 2020 – Dr. Sacha McBain offers some suggestions for dealing with the stress of modern-day life in Arkansas Life magazine. Click here to read the article. 

April 30, 2020 – Dr. Betty Everett, Director of TPRI, speaks to Little Rock Soiree to provide perspective on mental health during a global pandemic. Click here to read the article.

April 1, 2020 – Drs. Sacha McBain and Rick Smith, Associate Director and Medical Director of TPRI, penned an open letter to the Arkansas Medical Society to provide tips for managing the stress and anxiety of COVID-19 for physicians and their patients. Click here to read more.

February 25, 2020 – Trauma Center Launch announcement. The launch of TPRI in November and December of 2019 represented the largest program implementation in the history of the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute’s history. Click here to read more about the launch of TPRI.

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