UNT Public Health

09/20/2024

Today is National Addiction Professionals Day. Let's celebrate the helping professionals who dedicate their lives to saving the lives of others each day. Addiction rates are not slowing, unfortunately. Thank the individuals who still have the heart to help heal those who are feeling broken and in pain.
National Addiction Professionals Day (naadac.org)

07/25/2024

Farewell to President Smatresk!
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02/22/2024

Come visit UNT RHS Program Coordinators this week at the TEXAAN (Texas Academic Advising Network) Conference. Downtown Fort Worth Sheraton Hotel.

05/09/2023

Interested in teaching at UNT? The Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services Public Health Lecturer position is open.

The Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services in the College of Health and Public Service seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time lecturer with expertise in the field of public health to begin in Fall 2023. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment after a one-year probationary....

11/22/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

11/22/2022

Here is another amazing & free opportunity from ATTC!

The Role of Individuals and Organizations in Building Equity: Using the National CLAS Standards as a Tool

Register today!

South Southwest ATTC Navigation (Select to expand / collapse menu) Go to Center Educational Consortium Educational Consortium Regional Links Addiction Research Institute Other Regional Links Staff Directory Contact Us Resources Telehealth Resources Inspire & Think Big National Recovery Month 2022!

11/15/2022

Written by: Jessica DeLeónSept. 30, 2022 Deante' Moore ('19) knew he had to see a counselor when he lost his scholarship after failing courses during his freshman year in his major, biology. Those sessions he took at UNT changed his life. He now wants to be a counselor to help others. Moore, who g...

11/03/2022

Professor Heller Garland is attending the South Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center Advisory Board Meeting at The University of Texas. ATTC funds the Recovery to Practice grant the department uses to provide so many educational opportunities and content for students, faculty, staff, and community members across the nation.
(Pictured in photo with ATTC sign is Elizabeth Flint, Senior Outreach Program Coordinator for the South Southwest ATTC at The University of Texas and Paula Heller Garland, Senior Lecturer and Addiction Studies Program Coordinator at The University of North Texas).

09/29/2022

students in ADDS 4375 spent the afternoon advocating and raising awareness at the library mall today. This is advocacy in action!

09/17/2022

Need a laugh? How about laughing while celebrating recovery? Mark Lundholm is one of the most well-known comedians in recovery. Enjoy a fun night out while supporting a well-deserving non-profit that helps women heal from addiction.

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Come celebrate Recovery month with us! Laughter is the best medicine! Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemical, and can even reduce pain!