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SPOTLIGHT: Phoebe Gearhart

Phoebe Gearhart started as a registered nurse at Nebraska Medicine in December 2015. She was promoted to Department of Psychiatry Clinic Nurse Lead in August. Phoebe is extremely active within the department. She sits on five different committees and is a liaison for the pharmacy. This fall, she was named a 40 Under 40 Nursing […]

Oct 5, 2018

Psychiatry nurses attend BHECN Nursing Summit

Last month, several nurses from the Department of the Psychiatry attended the third annual Psychiatric Nurse Workforce Summit. The conference, organized by the Behavioral Health Educational Center of Nebraska (BHECN), provides nurse practitioners, registered nurses, other health professionals, and students an opportunity to gather and discuss challenges and innovative strategies for psychiatric mental health nursing […]

Oct 5, 2018

German researcher discusses work on personality disorders

UNMC Department of Psychiatry Research Director Dr. Soonjo Hwang invited German researcher Dr. Falk Mancke, University of Heidelberg, to share his research on aggression with UNMC faculty, students, residents, and staff. Dr. Hwang said this year, the department plans to bring in a series of respected outside speakers, in addition to local expects. Dr. Hwang […]

Oct 5, 2018

Doctors discuss gaming addictions

In June 2018, the World Health Organization released its 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD) book. For the first time, gaming addiction will be listed as a mental health condition. The book describes it as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior so severe that it takes “precedence over other life interests.” The classification […]

Sep 14, 2018

SPOTLIGHT: Andrea Rayner

Adult Crisis Unit and ECT Manager Andrea Rayner started with Nebraska Medicine in Geriatric Psychiatry in July 1999. In 2003, Nebraska Medicine opened a small 10-bed adult unit, and Andrea was hired for that unit. After working on her masters, she became the unit manager for ACU and ECT in 2004. What do you enjoy […]

Sep 14, 2018

Learning the Lifespan

Sometimes it can be tough for a medical student to choose a specific area of psychiatry. To help with the decision, UNMC offers a four-week elective, which touches on four common areas of psychiatry. Fourth-year medical students registered for the Lifespan elective will spend a week in the child and adolescent division, a week working […]

Sep 14, 2018

1991 UNMC Graduate returns to UNMC as Addiction Division Director

Dr. Ken Zoucha has returned to UNMC. The 1991 University of Nebraska Medical Center graduate has been hired as the Director of the Addiction Division of the Psychiatry Department. When Dr. Zoucha considered applying for the new position, he remembered his time at UNMC. “I just loved this place when I was here training,” said […]

Sep 14, 2018

Students want to teach healthy eating habits

In March, a group of medical students, residents, and faculty met to discuss how good nutrition habits can help with psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress management. They called the program, “The Teaching Kitchen.” Second-year medical student Max Lydiatt joined the group right away and has played a role in developing the group’s […]

Aug 7, 2018

Bridge Clinic provides quick support for recently discharged patients

Last month, Dr. Marley Doyle, UNMC Division Director of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry, started a bridge clinic, which helps recently discharged hospital and emergency room patients schedule a follow-up visit. “This bridge clinic will help them transition to outpatient care,” Dr. Doyle said. “Often the wait time is very long, so the bridge clinic is meant […]

Aug 7, 2018

Spotlight: Cindy Sands

Cindy Sands started at UNMC in 1999. With her friendly smile, Cindy has greeted hundreds of patients at the front desk. When she’s not working with patients, Cindy has helped out with medical records. This year, she accepted the role of Operations Lead within the Department of Psychiatry. In her new role, Sands will be […]

Aug 7, 2018