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Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center

CJMHSA-TAC convenes two facilitator trainings

The Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center (CMJHSA TAC) convened two trainings facilitated by Policy Research Associates, the consulting agency that supports SAMHSA's GAINS Center.

May 11, 2021College News, Criminology, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Kristin Kosyluk

MHLP assistant professor named to editorial board

Dr. Kristin Kosyluk has been named a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Stigma & Health.

May 3, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Kyaien Conner

MHLP professor receives grant to help reduce disparities in health outcomes

Her project is entitled: Examination of The Evidence-Based Care Transitions Intervention Enhanced with Peer Support to Reduce Racial Disparities in Hospital Readmissions and Negative Outcomes Post Hospitalization.

April 7, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Kyaien Conner

MHLP associate professor dances in 'Coming 2 America'

Dr. Kyaien Conner, associate professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, recently appeared in the film "Coming 2 America."

March 31, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Roger Peters

MHLP professor appointed to task force

Dr. Roger Peters was recently appointed to the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts' Response to Mental Illness.

March 31, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Kristin Kosyluk

MHLP assistant professor to serve on Florida Cabinet Advisory Board

Dr. Kristin Kosyluk has been asked to serve as an advisory board member and subject matter expert on the Social Stigma on Mental Health workgroup of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.

March 24, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Roger Peters

MHLP professor serves as panelist

Dr. Roger Peters served as a panelist on a recent webinar sponsored by the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission.

March 16, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Amber Gum

MHLP professor presents COVID-19 & mental health webinars

Amber Gum, PhD, presented for two recent webinars related to COVID-19 and mental health, with CEUs available for some professions.

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

Dr. Micah Johnson and his book

CBCS faculty publish books celebrating African American impact

Micah Johnson, assistant professor in the USF Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, published his debut children's book, "Never Had a Friend."

February 23, 2021College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Dr. Khary Rigg

MHLP professor named Section Editor for Annals of Medicine

Annals of Medicine has named Dr. Khary Rigg their new Addiction Section Editor. Annals of Medicine.

February 16, 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.