UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology

09/07/2026

Can heat affect more than just physical health? We asked Matthew Macaluso, D.O., from the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, some myths vs. facts about how heat can affect mental health.

Learn more about how high temperatures affect mood, sleep, and stress at https://buff.ly/WWhp6U5.

09/04/2026

Project ECHO Depression, developed by Matthew Macaluso, D.O., and Kimberly Smith, Ph.D., is helping expand access to mental health expertise across Alabama by connecting specialists with primary care providers through virtual education and case-based learning.

The program provides expert guidance and education to help primary care providers manage depression and other mental health conditions closer to home. “Move knowledge, not patients.”

Learn more and register for upcoming sessions: https://buff.ly/3XaM89g

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09/03/2026

Ashley Hanson, Ph.D., of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, was featured in UAB Medicine's Take 5 Tuesday to break down six common myths about ADHD.

From whether children outgrow ADHD to misconceptions about diagnosis and treatment, Hanson shares what the research tells us and why understanding ADHD matters.

Read more: https://buff.ly/pE7Rgs4

09/02/2026

Peter Hendricks, Ph.D., of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, was featured in Scientific American discussing new research exploring psilocybin-assisted therapy for co***ne use disorder, a condition with no FDA-approved medications.

The study found promising results, while researchers note that larger studies are needed to better understand the findings.

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/gNFQaqz

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Matthew Macaluso, D.O.; Andrew Hardaway, Ph.D.; Yogesh Dwivedi, Ph.D.; Karen Gamble, Ph.D.; and Stephen Thomas, Ph.D., for being selected for projects awarded a UAB Heersink School of Medicine Team Science Grant! 👏

Read more: https://buff.ly/o5aRDx6

08/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest psychology interns to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology!

The 2026 intern class joined us in July and completed orientation July 30-31. We’re so glad you’re here and look forward to supporting you throughout the year!

08/27/2026

Aaron Fobian, Ph.D., was recently elected to fellow status in the American Psychological Association, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Fellow status is awarded, in part, on the basis of evaluated evidence of outstanding contribution in the field of psychology. Congratulations, Dr. Fobian! 🥳

08/26/2026

Hear Matthew Macaluso, D.O., discuss how measurement-based care for generalized anxiety disorder changes practice in part two of this 3-part Medscape video series. UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Watch the video series here:

Dr Matthew Macaluso explains how routine screening tools such as GAD-7 reveal hidden anxiety behind physical symptoms, improving detection and diagnosis of GAD.

08/25/2026

A new study, led by Shin-ichi Kano, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, uncovers an unexpected messenger between the immune system and brain.

Shin-ichi Kano, M.D., Ph.D.Scientists have long known that the brain and immune system communicate, but a new UAB-led study reveals an unexpected messenger connecting the two: tiny particles circulating in the bloodstream. The findings, recently published in Nature Communications, demonstrate that t...

08/21/2026

Matthew Macaluso, D.O., was featured in WBRC 6 News discussing the mental health impacts of extreme heat. Well done, Dr. Macaluso! 👏

Learn more: https://buff.ly/LzUwsf7

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