https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 14 Sep 2026 04:55:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://fcbhw.org/news/seeds-to-systemsHosted by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, this year’s event marked the institute’s 12th annual colloquium bringing together experts each year to examine pressing behavioral health issuesExternal ArticleTue, 05 May 2026 11:53:15 Seeds to Systems colloquium highlights strategies to cultivate Florida’s behavioral health workforceHosted by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, this year’s event marked the institute’s 12th annual colloquium bringing together experts each year to examine pressing behavioral health issuesFMHI Colloquium attendees https://fcbhw.org/news/seeds-to-systemsCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/this-is-my-brave-college-edition-returns-at-usf.aspxFour USF students took the stage Friday night to share stories of their lived experiences with mental illness and substance use disorder.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:09:10 This is My Brave – College Edition returns at USFFour USF students took the stage Friday night to share stories of their lived experiences with mental illness and substance use disorder.This is My Brave cast on stagehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/this-is-my-brave-college-edition-returns-at-usf.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/florida-launches-interactive-dashboard-to-address-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage.aspxThe dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators, and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:16:29 Statewide center at USF launches Florida’s first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard addressing behavioral health workforce shortageThe dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators, and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.Interactive dashboard showing map of Floridahttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/florida-launches-interactive-dashboard-to-address-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-establishes-darryl-e-rouson-center-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-research.aspxThe center will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of substance use and mental health issues.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:59:27 USF Board of Trustees establishes Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health ResearchThe center will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of substance use and mental health issues.USF President Rhea Law, Sen. Darryl Rouson, and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Michael Griffin hold a copy of the resolution establishing the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research.https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-establishes-darryl-e-rouson-center-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-research.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/florida-strengthens-reinvestment-grant-program.aspxSenate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:43:23 Florida strengthens Reinvestment Grant Program with new mental health legislationSenate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.TAC sessionhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/florida-strengthens-reinvestment-grant-program.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/fcbhw-inaugural-research-grants.aspxThe grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state’s mental health systems.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:52:59 FCBHW awards inaugural research grants to strengthen Florida’s behavioral health workforceThe grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state’s mental health systems.Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Awards Inaugural Research Grantshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/fcbhw-inaugural-research-grants.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health InstituteChild and Adolescent Behavioral Health,Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselinghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe center will build upon the state’s investment in USF’s efforts to address mental health and addiction.External ArticleWed, 25 Jun 2025 21:04:12 New mental health and substance use research center in CBCS to honor Sen. Darryl RousonThe center will build upon the state’s investment in USF’s efforts to address mental health and addiction.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/risk-to-resilience.aspxScholars, advocates, and front‑line practitioners convened at USF St. Petersburg​.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:23:10 Experts share strategies at FMHI colloquium focused on innovations in the fight against human traffickingScholars, advocates, and front‑line practitioners convened at USF St. Petersburg​.Large group watches presentationhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/risk-to-resilience.aspxCollege News,Criminology,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-tac-florida-reinvestment-grant-brief.aspxThe report highlights key outcomes from the Reinvestment Grant Program and presents policy recommendations.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:17:58 Brief addresses Florida’s reinvestment grant impact in behavioral health and justice systemsThe report highlights key outcomes from the Reinvestment Grant Program and presents policy recommendations.CBCS logohttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-tac-florida-reinvestment-grant-brief.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/david-silvers-visits-usf-fmhi.aspxThe group met to discuss the work of the Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) related to HB 945, the Children’s Mental Health bill.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:00:00 FMHI leadership discusses children's mental health initiative with Rep. David SilversThe group met to discuss the work of the Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) related to HB 945, the Children’s Mental Health bill.Kathleen Moore and David Silvers stand outside the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/david-silvers-visits-usf-fmhi.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/bcs-phd-students-at-apa-conference.aspxDoctoral students Brooke Haney and Emilie Ellenberg, MA, presented at this year's American Psychological Association (APA) conference.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Behavioral and Community Sciences PhD students present at APA conferenceDoctoral students Brooke Haney and Emilie Ellenberg, MA, presented at this year's American Psychological Association (APA) conference.Emilie Ellenberg stands in front of her research posterhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/bcs-phd-students-at-apa-conference.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/sri-scholar-research-day.aspxThe undergraduate students gained research experience through the Florida Mental Health Institute's 11-week summer program.Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Final cohort of Summer Research Institute scholars present their projectsThe undergraduate students gained research experience through the Florida Mental Health Institute's 11-week summer program.Students and their mentors gather for Scholar Research Day.https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/sri-scholar-research-day.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute