The Behavioral Health Service line continues to explore new ways to expand access to care for patients needing behavioral health treatment. Since 2017, the department has seen a 108 percent increase i...

We spoke to Nebraska Medicine addiction psychiatrist Sara Zachman, MD, MPH about what kratom and kava are, how people use them, what effects they have on the body and the real risks involved.

Dr. Mathews is an associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing.

Dr. Sutera is a clinical assistant professor and pharmacy coordinator in psychiatry with the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

David Taylor, MD, has been promoted to Associate Medical Director for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Inpatient Consultation-Liaison (C/L) services. Taylor, who joined UNMC in 2023, began his new role on Janua...

Midwest Society of Addiction Medicine Winter Virtual Conference 2026 – Zoom, Sat Jan 10, 2026 - Expand your expertise at the Midwest Society of Addiction Medicine's (MWSAM) Winter Conference! This vir...

What are the benefits of putting my child on ADHD medication and what are the risks?

Studies suggest half of teens with a cell phone have communicated with bots

There is no right way or wrong way to grieve, and Cecilia Poon, PhD, offers some ideas if the holidays produce a fresh wave of grief.

Erin Ranum, MD, will be named Associate Director of the Geriatric Division of the Department of Psychiatry on January 1, 2026.   Dr. Ranum will work with longtime Geriatric Division Director Steven We...

Dr. Ochuba is an assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.

A program to treat inmates at the correctional center and establish a pipeline of mental health experts.