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Department adopts new name to reflect expanded focus on behavioral health science and practice
The department has expanded its focus to embrace a broader, more interdisciplinary approach.
August 11, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
Florida strengthens Reinvestment Grant Program with new mental health legislation
Senate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.
July 2, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
FCBHW awards inaugural research grants to strengthen Florida鈥檚 behavioral health workforce
The grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state鈥檚 mental health systems.
July 1, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
First-generation behavioral healthcare grad leaves a legacy of service at USF
A recent graduate of USF with a degree in behavioral healthcare, Annielle Ramirez Maldonado reflects on her college journey defined by resilience and purpose.
May 13, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
CBCS students receive Trailblazer Research Scholars Award
The scholarship is designed for graduate students to gain valuable training and experience in research through collaboration with faculty members.
May 7, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology
USF researchers present findings on reducing mental health stigma at national conference
Kristin Kosyluk, PhD; Ciara鈥疭pivey; and Mia鈥疜ouveliotes shared research on reducing internalized stigma among college students with mental illnesses.
April 24, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
The conference focused on how to deliver compassionate care to Sarasota-Manatee residents suffering from substance addictions.
April 7, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, School of Social Work
CBCS students participate in USF Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium
The symposium showcases the research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in an effort to foster further academic collaboration.
April 3, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Social Work
CBCS awards highest number of Undergraduate Research Scholarships in program's history
This year, the scholarship presentation event included a poster session during which students gained experience presenting their research and supporters had an opportunity to learn more about each project.
April 2, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Social Work
CBCS students present their research at the 35th annual USF Health Research Day
Presenters represented students from social work, aging studies, communication sciences and disorders, child and family studies, and mental health law and policy.
March 6, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work
Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Program FY23-24 Annual Report
In addition to its use by communities, this report goes to high-ranking members of the state鈥檚 legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.
February 26, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
Brief addresses Florida鈥檚 reinvestment grant impact in behavioral health and justice systems
The report highlights key outcomes from the Reinvestment Grant Program and presents policy recommendations.
February 4, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute