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Attendees at a community breakfast for Oakland faith leaders hosted by Nicholas Holmes and Oakland Mayor Lee discussed youth violence prevention initiatives and other community topics.
UCSF's Cherry Leung, associate professor of community health systems with the UC San Francisco School of Nursing, researches the gut-brain axis as a potential adjunct therapy for improving adolescent mental health.
UCSF research shows psychedelics like psilocybin may treat depression, Parkinson’s, and addiction, offering new hope in clinical trials.
New research pits psychedelic-assisted therapy against traditional antidepressants in an unblinded study that presents a sobering viewpoint on the treatment's potential.
In a partnership between the UCSF School of Nursing and UCSF Health, nursing experts are mentoring UCSF Health bedside nurses on projects, resulting in improvements in patient care and in how nurses work at UCSF Health.
UCSF researcher Daniel Mathalon, MD, PhD, believes that burgeoning knowledge about biomarkers — biological measures of a medical condition that also serve as markers of treatment effectiveness — could help intercept schizophrenia.
Jian Zhang, MSN ’92, DNP, has spent her career strengthening culturally responsive care in San Francisco’s Chinatown. “I felt like I could impact the Chinese community most there,” says Zhang, the 2025 UCSF Nursing Alumni Association Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award winner.
New UCSF research reveals that Child-Parent Psychotherapy repairs a biological process that could benefit kids for life.
UCSF psychiatrists may have documented what is likely the first case of AI psychosis in a peer-reviewed journal. He tells us what to know as media reports about cases mount.
UCSF researchers found evidence that stress occurring as early as before birth or as late as adolescence can affect multiple conditions in kids, from asthma to mental health to cognitive functioning.
Nurse scientist Linda Park, PhD, uses NIH funding to study cardiac rehab and digital tools—like pedometers and apps—to motivate post-surgery patients and prevent health decline.
New research shows a jump in pediatric medical spending on behavioral health from 2011 to 2022, highlighting the urgent need to boost access and capacity for treatment.
Using a mix of outreach methods – texts, automated calls, and live phone calls – can improve follow-up care for discharged patients, especially hard-to-reach groups. UCSF Health’s study found this approach significantly boosts engagement and reduces disparities in care, particularly among African American patients.
Generalized anxiety disorder affects 1 in 20 U.S. adults. Those with serious symptoms may isolate themselves to the point that they rarely leave their home.
A TED Talk-style presentation on the effects of tangled DNA strands took first place at this year's Postdoc Slam competition, which is held in celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
Meet three members in the first class of the School of Nursing's BSN to DNP program cohort, all from very different backgrounds, who share why they are pursuing a DNP and what they hope to accomplish with this advanced degree.
UCSF’s Joseph Pierre, MD, unveils why even bright minds embrace false information. His new book, "False," dissects cognitive biases and our digital world’s role, offering a powerful three-step approach to navigate the post-truth era and rediscover common ground.
A study finds that getting any amount of outpatient therapy after being hospitalized with eating disorders lowers the risk for re-hospitalization for youth on Medi-Cal.
A professor of physiological nursing explains the differences between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors for type 2 diabetes, and how to predict and prevent it in high-risk racial groups.
Alameda County community members have identified mental health issues, systemic inequities, and safety as top health challenges their children face, according to a triennial report by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
A study showed that daily "micro-acts" promote wellbeing and health. These include acts of kindness, self-reflection, gratitude, positive reframing, and experiencing awe.
Researchers found that as preteens used more social media, their depressive symptoms increased. Yet the reverse wasn’t true — a rise in depressive symptoms didn’t predict a later increase in social media use.
