6th Annual Psychiatry Research Retreat
OHSU research faculty in the Department of Psychiatry had their 6^th annual research retreat in January 2024. The retreat program contains brief descriptions of current research happening in the department.

Researchers leading health advances
Researchers at OHSU are innovating the future of health care. They drive groundbreaking discoveries with a commitment to enhancing health and well-being in Oregon and beyond. Meet some of the OHSU researchers who are revolutionizing science across an array of fields. 

OHSU receives $16.4 million to advance mental health care for children
In ‘new frontier’ of mental health care, researchers will leverage machine learning, novel clinical measures to improve prediction, diagnosis, treatment.

OHSU joins largest long-term study of early brain, child development
As a part of the NIH HEALthy Brain and Child Development study, an OHSU research team (lead by Drs. Elinor Sullivan and Alice Graham) will recruit 300 pregnant people and follow their infants for the first decade of life to better understand the factors that impact brain development.

OHSU study: Women veterans at higher risk for repeat suicide attempts
First national study to focus on veterans’ symptoms over time, examine difference between genders in risk of suicidal thoughts, behaviors

Crisis intervention program leverages social media to reduce suicide risk
Study by OHSU, Lines for Life documents innovative intervention for youth through Safe Social Spaces program.

OHSU researcher uncovering effects of stress, trauma on brain development and mental health
Dr. Kristen Mackiewicz Seghete hopes neurobiological research can lead to improved, expanded treatments, interventions for at-risk women.

Hormones associated with body composition during pregnancy linked to infants’ mental health
OHSU researchers say findings present an opportunity for early intervention, improved patient care before, after giving birth