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Department of Mental Health Law & Policy researcher receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational addiction

Khary Rigg, PhD, associate professor, will addresses recovery for parents and prevention for children.

April 4, 2022College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service Ceremony

CBCS faculty and staff gathered in the MHC atrium and virtually on Monday afternoon to celebrate those who have reached milestones in their career at USF.

February 28, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News, Criminology, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

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This Is My Brave: College Edition offers USF students the opportunity to combat mental health stigma

Breaking down the stigma around seeking mental healthcare is vital to saving lives. This Is My Brave is poised to tackle that stigma at a critical time.

January 25, 2022College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

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MHLP professor joins ASHA podcast

Khary Rigg, PhD joined the official podcast for the American Speech and Hearing Association, ASHA Voices, for a discussion on opioid misuse and hearing healthcare.

January 18, 2022College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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Casting call: This Is My Brave - College Edition, A OneUSF Production

USF students with a story to share about mental health via poetry, original music, comedy, essay, dance, or other artistic expression are invited to audition for This Is My Brave – College Edition, a OneUSF Production.

January 18, 2022College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

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Fall 2021 Behavioral Healthcare graduates honored at pinning ceremony

Fall 2021 graduates of the behavioral healthcare major were honored at an in-person pinning ceremony.

December 13, 2021Mental Health Law and Policy

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Gerald Greenspan Endowed Scholarship to benefit behavioral healthcare students

The scholarship was established with the support of a donation from Marius Greenspan in honor of his late brother Gerald “Jerry” Greenspan, a USF alum.

November 12, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Kyaien Conner honored as game champion

MHLP professor honored as game champion

Kyaien Conner, PhD, MPH, LSW was honored as the game champion for the University of South Florida football game against Tulsa.

November 1, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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Jennifer Tran presents at Active Minds Emerging Scholars

University of South Florida student Jennifer Tran presented her research at Active Minds Emerging Scholars.

October 25, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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Dr. Kya Conner writes Florida HB 183 signed by Governor DeSantis

Mental Health Law & Policy Assistant Professor Dr. Kya Conner helped write Florida HB 183, which was signed by Governor DeSantis.

June 30, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Khary Rigg

MHLP professor joins the Opioid Response Network

The Opioid Response Network (ORN), funded by SAMHSA through the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, recently nominated Khary Rigg to become a member of their national workgroup.

June 1, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.