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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, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Mental Health Law and Policy, 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’s legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.
February 26, 2025College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Brief addresses Florida’s 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, 2025College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

CBCS faculty contribute to discussion on patient experiences with medication-assisted treatment services
Dane Minnick, PhD, served as moderator and was joined by Laura Curran, PhD, and Shavon Clark, DNP.
January 28, 2025College News, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Social Work

Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies awards pilot grant to Nik Lampe and Ji-Young Lee
The award supports research focused on palliative and end-of-life care within the local community.
January 16, 2025College News, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Aging Studies

MHLP researcher wins LGBTQ+ Older Adults and Aging Scholar’s Award
Nik Lampe, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP).
January 7, 2025College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

CBCS announces Internal Grant Award recipients
These grants are awarded annually to support CBCS faculty research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding.
January 6, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Social Work

BHC students and faculty celebrated at pinning ceremony
Twenty-seven behavioral healthcare (BHC) graduates were recognized by their peers, family members, and department faculty.
December 16, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

CBCS faculty support Alzheimer’s awareness at City of Brandon’s inaugural Parade of Lights
Anita Turner, EdD, and Nik Lampe, PhD, served as community educators at the event and shared information about Alzheimer's research and support.
December 15, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Aging Studies

Faculty spotlight: Laura Curran
Laura Curran, PhD, LMHC, is a distinguished scholar and advocate in the field of mental health law and policy who joined the faculty this fall as an assistant professor.
December 13, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

MHLP professor leads COVID Conversations event
Amber Gum, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP), organized the event, which brought together a diverse group of experts to engage in constructive dialogue on COVID-19's origins, public policy, science, mitigation, politics, and public communications.
December 12, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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