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USF student winners at USF Health Research Day 2025

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

CJMHSA Annual Report

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

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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

panel discussion

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

Nik Lampe and Ji-Young Lee

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

Nik Lampe

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

Award recipients

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

Nickie Zenn hands a graduate a pin

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

Group at Brandon's Parade of Lights

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

Laura Curran

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

Amber Gum and panelists

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

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

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.