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Kathleen Moore and David Silvers stand outside the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences building

FMHI leadership discusses children's mental health initiative with Rep. David Silvers

The group met to discuss the work of the Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) related to HB 945, the Children’s Mental Health bill.

September 20, 2024College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

close up of Freeman Gerhardt

MHLP visiting research scholar publishes analysis on local homelessness data

Freeman Gerhardt, PhD, prepared a report on the 2024 Pinellas County Point in Time Count.

September 16, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

students in front of the main building on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus

CBCS programs expand on Sarasota-Manatee campus

Two programs in CBCS will be offered on the Sarasota-Manatee campus starting this fall.

August 12, 2024College News, Criminology, Mental Health Law and Policy

Freeman Gerhardt in Barcelona

MHLP visiting research scholar presents in Barcelona

Freeman Gerhardt, PhD, presented his dissertation at the International Academy of Law and Mental Health.

August 9, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Nik Lampe at Alzheimer's Association conference

MHLP assistant professor shares research on LGBTQ+ adults' Alzheimer's risk

Nik Lampe, PhD, presented their Alzheimer’s Association-funded research during the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

August 5, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Leadership sign the beam at topping off celebration.

USF and Tampa General Hospital launch behavioral health teaching hospital

The teaching hospital, along with the newly created Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, will strengthen the state's behavioral healthcare system.

May 14, 2024College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

SMART Lab members

SMART Lab wraps up year of conducting pioneering substance misuse research

The Substance Misuse and Research Traineeship (SMART) program is an initiative led by Assistant Professor Micah Johnson.

May 13, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

BHC grads

BHC graduates welcomed to the behavioral healthcare profession in pinning ceremony

Twenty-nine graduates of the behavioral healthcare program were celebrated at the ceremony.

May 3, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

The front of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences building.

USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals

CBCS has been selected as the home of the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, which will expand pathways to behavioral health professions.

April 15, 2024College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

Michele Merritt presents

USF CJMHSA TAC hosts training on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

The team presented to local community providers regarding the federal parity law.

April 15, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

The cast takes a bow at the end of the show

Brave stories come to light at This Is My Brave - College Edition at USF

Eight USF students took to the stage Friday night to share their stories of their lived experiences with mental illness and substance use disorders.

April 8, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Social Work

About College of Behavioral & Community Sciences News

The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.