Psych Matters Blog
Welcoming Krista Baker, LCPC, Senior Director, Department Administrator
I’m pleased to share that Krista Baker, LCPC, will join us May 27, 2024 as Senior Director, Department Administrator for Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.
Black History Month
Annually in February, the United States honors the frequently overlooked histories and contemporary contributions of African Americans during Black History Month. In relation to mental health, the importance of recognizing the history and trauma connected to this country’s chattel slavery and systemic racism cannot be overstated.
Winter 2024 Grants Program Overview
The Institute of Mental Health Research is offering seed grants to support research that will lead to significant subsequent funding from federal agencies or major national philanthropic organizations, or research that makes a durable positive impact on existing mental health programming in Arizona.
Arizona's Suicide Rates
Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to bring awareness of people's suffering and the rising number of suicides in Arizona.
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week
Ageism is defined by the World Health Organization as prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes towards people because of their age.