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Florida strengthens Reinvestment Grant Program with new mental health legislation
Senate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.
July 2, 2025College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy
FCBHW awards inaugural research grants to strengthen Florida鈥檚 behavioral health workforce
The grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state鈥檚 mental health systems.
July 1, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy
Jerome Galea named chair of Online Master of Social Work program
Galea brings extensive experience from both academic and nonprofit settings and has led teams in the U.S. and internationally.
July 1, 2025College News, School of Social Work
USF researchers use AI to analyze facial expressions and identify childhood PTSD
Led by Alison Salloum and Shaun Canavan, the study revealed that distinct patterns are detectable in the facial movements of children with PTSD.
June 30, 2025College News, School of Social Work
Virtual reality job training program hosts info session for potential students
Attendees received an inside look at the training model, including live VR headset demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet the team behind the project.
June 29, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News
Interactive session explores wellness through neurographic art
Neurographic art has been found to reduce stress, enhance emotional awareness, and support cognitive integration.
June 26, 2025College News, School of Social Work
USF's Justice Quest camp gives high schoolers a behind-the-scenes look at criminal justice
Participants visited the courthouse, learned about crime scene analysis, and received guidance from guest speakers.
June 26, 2025College News, Criminology
New mental health and substance use research center in CBCS to honor Sen. Darryl Rouson
The center will build upon the state鈥檚 investment in USF鈥檚 efforts to address mental health and addiction.
June 25, 2025College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
ARCT Lab study reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life
Patients with mild hearing loss who received hearing aids and other support say they experienced an increased desire to engage in the world around them.
June 25, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Mental Health First Aid training equips students, faculty, and staff with vital skills
Participants learned the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
June 23, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News
Social work faculty share strategies to address chronic absenteeism at Hillsborough County Public Schools symposium
The training focused on intervention strategies to support student attendance.
June 18, 2025College News, School of Social Work
CBCS experts present at Florida social work conference
Presentations addressed topics including trauma, stigma, and culturally responsive care.
June 18, 2025College News, School of Social Work