Psychiatry

SPOTLIGHT: Douglas Coffey, RN, MSN

Douglas has worked in many different nursing roles during the past four decades, including as a Staff RN, Charge RN, Unit Director, Director of Support Services, Director of Access and Outpatient Services, Director of Patient Services, CNO and CEO of Behavioral Health Services. Additionally, Douglas has served as a Combat Medic, NCO, OIC, a variety […]

Mar 2, 2022

Department of Psychiatry hands out Citizenship awards

The Department of Psychiatry presented Troyia Anderson, APRN-NP; Anna Fuder-Boehm, APRN-NP; Dominic Gliko, RN; Lea Mutum and Cindy Sands with the William H. Roccaforte Citizenship Award or “The Rock” on Jan. 21. The awards go each year to employees, who exemplify a spirit of service, extraordinary teamwork and the passion to go above and beyond […]

Feb 3, 2022

Five people honored with Reba Benschoter Inspirational Leadership Award

Five Department of Psychiatry employees were honored with the Reba Benschoter Inspirational Leadership Award on Jan. 21. The award, which was first handed out in 2020, is presented to faculty, staff or trainees who exemplify a spirit of leadership, innovation and integrity which inspires others. David Cates, PhD, Laura Schutte-Lundy, LIMHP, LADC; Maggie Emerson, DNP, […]

Feb 3, 2022

Spotlights 2021

Dec 30, 2021

Dr. Soonjo Hwang Publishes Article on Neural Responses to Fluoxetine in Youths

Soonjo Hwang, MD, associate professor in the UNMC department of Psychiatry, is the lead author of a recent publication in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.1 The paper is titled, “Neural Responses to Fluoxetine in Youths with Disruptive Behavior and Trauma Exposure: A Pilot Study.” Dr. Hwang provides context and key conclusions in the following […]

Dec 20, 2021

Veterans discuss how serving their country led them to work in psychiatry

On this Veterans Day, the Department of Psychiatry is proud to highlight many current and former U.S. military members making a difference at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. When you speak to the veterans in the department, they talk about how their time in the armed services has helped them as medical assistants, nurses, and doctors. […]

Nov 11, 2021

Spotlight: Caroline Davenport

Scheduler  Caroline does a wide range of jobs within the Psychiatry Department. On top of scheduling appointments, she trains new employees, handles medical records for the clinic, and works in the reproductive and assessment clinics. Before joining the department, she served in the U.S. Army for two years as a Petroleum Supply Specialist. What made […]

Nov 1, 2021

Resident of the Month: Dr. Matthew Kelly

Name: Matt Kelly, MD Medical school you attended/year you graduated: University of Nebraska Medical Center Class of 2015 Residency/fellowship at UNMC: Psychiatry Program director: Daniel Gih, MD How long is your training program and how long have you been at UNMC? Psychiatry is a four-year residency program, and I am in my PGY-2 year at UNMC. What do you […]

Oct 4, 2021

Dr. Esteraich joins UNMC faculty

Rocky Esteraich, MD, joins the UNMC Department of Psychiatry as an instructor and adult psychiatrist. Dr. Esteraich completed his residency with UNMC/Creighton on June 30 and joined UNMC/Nebraska Medicine on July 30. His medical interests include anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, emerging treatments in psychiatry as well as the history and philosophy of psychology/psychiatry. Dr. Esteraich […]

Oct 1, 2021

Department of Psychiatry employees donate time and money for suicide prevention

During September, Department of Psychiatry faculty and staff volunteered their time to support suicide prevention.  September was Suicide Prevention Month, and September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day.  On September 10, PES Manager Jen Sparrock; Behavioral Health Connection Lead Celeste Akers; Kira Gee, MA; Cathy Schnieders, RN; and UNMC student Mark Carter helped create a […]

Oct 1, 2021