College of Behavioral & Community Sciences | University of South Florida

Colloquium highlights strategies to cultivate Florida’s behavioral health workforce

The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute brings together experts each year to examine pressing issues in behavioral health. This year’s program focused on workforce development challenges and opportunities at both the state and national levels.

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Virtual reality job-training creates career paths for young adults with disabilities

06/22/26 — A groundbreaking USF-led program is using virtual reality to train young adults with disabilities for high-demand careers — changing futures and opening doors once thought out of reach.

USF partners with Pasco County to guide opioid settlement investments

06/16/26 — A comprehensive behavioral health system gap analysis is helping inform how Pasco County strategically invests opioid settlement funds to strengthen recovery and improve community well-being.

Karah Greene takes a photo with other gmhCONNECT attendees

Doctoral student Karah Greene gains global perspective on mental health research through prestigious fellowship

06/11/26 — Greene was one of 11 fellows selected from universities across the country, representing career stages ranging from current doctoral students to assistant professors.

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