UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences

A strong school year starts with a strong foundation for mental health.

Leslie K. Taylor, PhD, associate professor, licensed child psychologist, and Director of the PhD in Clinical Psychology Program at the UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, shares practical strategies to help families support children as they head back to school.

Read more here: https://behavioralhealth.uth.edu/news/story/managing-mental-health-as-kids-head-back-to-school

As students head back to school, more districts are adopting clear or mesh backpack policies. But what do these changes mean for students and families?

In a recent San Antonio Report article, Jeff Temple, PhD, Associate Dean for Clinical Research at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences and Director of the Texas Violence and Injury Prevention Research Center, shares expert insight on how schools can promote safety while supporting students' well-being.

Whether your child's school already has a clear backpack requirement or is considering one, this article offers important perspective for parents as they prepare for the new school year.

Read the story: https://sanantonioreport.org/clear-backpack-policy-2026-harlandale-isd-san-antonio/

On World Brain Day, we recognize the remarkable complexity of the human brain and the importance of advancing brain health through research, innovation, education, and compassionate care.

From groundbreaking discoveries to patient-centered solutions, experts across UTHealth Houston are working together to better understand the brain, behavioral health challenges, and improve lives across our communities.

Today, we celebrate the researchers, clinicians, educators, trainees, and partners who are shaping the future of brain health.

In recognition of Men’s Health Month, Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, shares insight on the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and the importance of seeking care.
As Chief Medical Officer of the UTHealth Houston Behavioral Sciences Campus and Associate Dean for Clinical Integration at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, Shahani highlights how stigma and silence continue to impact men’s well-being and why addressing mental health is essential to overall health.

Read more: https://rwww.utphysicians.com/mental-health-stigma-in-men/

Please join us in congratulating Gabriel R. Fries, PhD, on being named a 2026 Klerman Young Investigator Award recipient, one of the highest honors from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), recognizing groundbreaking research advancing the understanding and treatment of mood disorders.
His work continues to push the field forward and bring new hope to patients and families.
Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2026Klerman

🚨Traffic Advisory: World Cup Fan Marches to Impact Tuesday Morning Commute🚨

Two planned World Cup fan marches will impact traffic south of the Texas Medical Center and east of Houston Stadium (NRG/Reliant) on June 23, 2026, from 8 a.m. -11 a.m.
The following streets will be heavily impacted as thousands of Portugal/Uzbekistan fans show their support ahead of Tuesday’s match at Houston Stadium.
-Fannin (Between Old Spanish Trail - Holly Hall)
-Greenbriar (Between OST - Fannin)
-Cambridge (Between OST - Holly Hall)
-Holly Hall (Between Cambridge - Fannin)

Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes Tuesday morning.

Celebrating a remarkable group of psychology interns and fellows who showed up with heart, grit, and purpose.
They grew, they transformed, and they stepped fully into the work of making a real impact.
This is only the beginning. The future of behavioral health starts here. Check out more photos here:https://tinyurl.com/2026PsyGrad