Poor sleep health is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. Some populations—including Black individuals and those with other minoritized racial and ethnic identities—experience inequities in sleep health. The determinants of sleep health inequities are complex and include social, environmental, behavioral, and biological factors. In particular, interpersonal discrimination can contribute to...

The Department of Psychiatry is delighted to announce results of the 2024 Residency Match for the General Psychiatry, Child, Triple Board, and Family Medicine/Psychiatry tracks. Please welcome the new class of 2024 PGY1 psychiatry residents: GENERAL PSYCHIATRY Alyssa Gehring (The University of Toledo College of Medicine) Hannah James (Eastern Virginia Medical School) Japsimran "Simran" Kaur (University of Rochester...

We are pleased to announce that Alex Dombrovski, MD, has been promoted to Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Dombrovski received his MD from Moscow Medical Academy in Russia, then undertook an internship in internal medicine and residency in psychiatry. He completed psychiatry residency training and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital...

We are delighted to report that Carmen Andreescu, MD (Professor of Psychiatry), has received the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry Perry Award, presented in memory of Samuel Wesley Perry III, MD. The Perry Award recognizes Dr. Andreescu’s exceptional program of research and mentorship that has advanced our understanding of the neural basis of depression and anxiety in older adults, and guided the use...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a pervasive and common illness that can severely diminish individuals’ quality of life. Among the challenges associated with major depressive disorder, individuals with MDD may have trouble recalling specific memories (a memory of a single event occurring at a specific place and time) in favor of categorical memories (a generalized memory encompassing several distinct episodes)...

We are pleased to announce that Brooke Molina, PhD (Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Pediatrics), has been named president-elect of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD). APSARD is dedicated to enhancing outcomes for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their families by fostering lifespan research on ADHD and sharing evidence-based practices...

We are delighted to announce that Zachary Freyberg, MD, PhD, has received conferral of tenure at the rank of associate professor by the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Freyberg has made critical contributions to research pertaining to the association between dopaminergic neurotransmission and psychiatric disorders including addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease. He is principal investigator (PI) of...

Interventional psychiatry is a major focus for many Pitt Psychiatry clinical and research faculty members. In the clinical environment, interventional psychiatry entails the development and implementation of novel psychiatric treatments using devices and innovative pharmacology, alone or with cognitive or behavioral treatment strategies. In interventional psychiatry research, investigators marry technology...

We are pleased to announce that Robert Hudak, MD, has been promoted to Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hudak received his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his psychiatry residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Following additional clinical and academic roles, Dr. Hudak joined the University of Pittsburgh faculty as Assistant Professor of...

Cardiovascular disease and poor sleep are both major health issues for women, with cardiovascular disease representing the leading cause of death in women. Poor sleep quality, elevated insomnia symptoms, and extreme sleep duration (short or long) are all associated with elevated cardiovascular disease risk. Midlife (here defined as 40-65 years old) is often a time of accelerated vascular risk, as well as a time...