New UCSF research reveals that child-parent psychotherapy doesn’t just heal emotional wounds — it repairs a biological process that could benefit kids for life.

The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) Training Program is located within the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. With a commitment to cultural accountability, the Division of Behavioral Health ...

We offer free training opportunities for professionals and caregivers supporting children and families impacted by trauma, adversity, and involvement in the child welfare system. Trainings are made ...

In a post-truth world, this false belief researcher offers a simple three-step recipe for building trust and finding common ground. Hint: It starts by recognizing you might be wrong. America has a ...

Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to help Parkinson’s ...

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Mental health and emotional well-being hit an all-time low during the COVID-19 pandemic, but psychological problems continue to afflict many people in the U.S. Work stress may be a primary contributor ...

Eight educators—seven faculty members and one former postdoctoral fellow—from the UC San Francisco Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences were recently recognized for completing ...

Maybe a sense of calm comes with a walk in the woods surrounded by birdsong or during the quiet of your morning meditation or evening prayer. Maybe the rhythm of knitting or the earthy smell of ...

About 1 in 5 Americans experience at least one microaggression daily. While not usually overt, microaggressions are subtle acts of racism. And, despite their name, there’s nothing small about their ...

UC San Francisco Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences faculty researchers Elissa Epel, PhD, and Michael Weiner, MD, are among the most influential individuals in their respective fields, ...