FSU Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine

Facilitating improvements in the health and well-being of individuals, their communities, and especially the underserved.

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The goal of this evidence-based program is to support obstetricians and other obstetrics clinicians to detect, treat and monitor outcomes for behavioral health.

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The FSU Center for Behavioral Health Integration has received $1 million to expand the Florida BH Impact Program (Improving Maternal and Pediatric Access, Care and Treatment for Behavioral Health) statewide. 🎉

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Pictured Plant: Agapanthus - Produces vibrant blue to violet or sometimes white trumpet-shaped flowers, with hues that vary depending on the species and growing conditions. 🪻 #wellness

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Rising pediatric mental health needs are straining ERs. 🏥

Petronella Bell, M.D., recommend ED physicians as primary providers, with child psychiatrists consulting in person or via telepsychiatry. 💻

Trauma-informed care & I-CARE platforms, turn wait time into treatment.

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Hundreds gathered in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Tuesday to celebrate the life of Florida State University President Emeritus John Thrasher.
His career stretched across law, politics and higher education. He was unanimously elected Speaker of the Florida House in 1998, played a pivotal role in creating the FSU College of Medicine and in 2001 became the university’s first Board of Trustees chair. In 2014, he reached what he called his “dream job” when he was named president of FSU.
His seven-year presidency was marked by momentum. Under his leadership, the university climbed in national rankings, completed its largest fundraising campaign and set records for graduation and retention rates.
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Visit the GROWTH Lab website: https://t.co/Dd9oaRI090

Pictured Plant: Coleus – Celebrated for its vibrant, multicolored foliage, with bold patterns in green, pink, purple, yellow, and red.🌿#wellness

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🎉 Congrats to Dr. Marks on being named a 2026 Fellow of the @APA in recognition of her exceptional contributions to psychology. As director of the GROWTH Research Lab, she leads impactful work that advances the APA’s mission to apply psychological science to improve lives. 🧠🌍

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Pictured Plant: Royal Poinciana – Nicknamed the “flame tree,” this tropical showstopper erupts in fiery blooms, lighting up the landscape with bold, vibrant color. 🔥🌳

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📣 News from @FSUDEaRLab’s ongoing research on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Individuals with NF1 show significantly reduced visuospatial and visuomotor abilities compared to those without the condition. 🧠

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Bonnie Spring, Ph.D., ABPP, a nationally recognized health psychologist, has joined @FSUCoM as the Krafft Professor and Director of the Florida Blue Center for Rural Health Research and Policy.

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Pictured Plant: Lantana Camara – Bursting with fiery clusters of orange blooms, this hardy plant is a magnet for butterflies and a standout in sunny gardens. 🦋

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Congratulations to Vice Chair Nicole (Nicky) Ennis, PhD on her appointment to the Editorial Board of Healthcare MDPI, a peer-reviewed journal focused on advancing interdisciplinary research in medicine and health care. 📖

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Pictured Plant: Sacred Pink Lotus – Native to Asia, this graceful aquatic flower has been cherished for centuries for both its beauty and deep symbolism. Growing from murky waters, the lotus emerges each day in pristine bloom, an enduring symbol of resilience and inner peace. 🪷

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🎉 Congratulations to Mike Drury, Psy.D., on earning specialty board certification in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)! He now holds the distinguished designation of Psy.D., ABPP. 🎓

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Mary Gerend’s lab addressed a key research gap by surveying more than 2,600 U.S. adults, primarily Black and Latino, to explore how weight stigma impacts mental health. 🧠🌍

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To improve cost-efficiency, the researchers explore ways to streamline the program while maintaining its effectiveness and community impact. 🙌

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Research co-authored by Jon Mills and Jeff Harman in collaboration with Penny Ralston‘s team presents one of the first detailed cost analyses of a church-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention program in African American communities. 📊

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🧠 Can a lonely day affect your memory? 🤔

A research study led by Martina Luchetti and Angelina Sutin finds that even brief feelings of loneliness are linked to how people perceive their memory and ability to concentrate. 🧩

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