Mental Health Awareness Calendar

On Saturday, July 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. community members gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School to learn about the different mental health resources available to them. They also had the opportunity to enjoy live music, food trucks, face painting and wellness activities.

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Dr. Antonia Swink Leading the Geriatric Psychiatry Program

Dr. Antonia Swink Leading the Geriatric Psychiatry Program

The World Health Organization estimates that by 2030 one in six people will be age 60 or older. That segment of the global population is expected to further double by 2050. Sometimes called the graying of America here in the US, every community must work to adapt to the increased proportion of elderly members. 

VCU Psychiatry is embracing the challenge with the Geriatric Psychiatry Program spearheaded by Assistant Professor Dr. Antonia Swink. 

VCU Psychiatry Ranked 14th in Nation for Funding

The VCU Department of Psychiatry ranked 14th in the nation for NIH funding in 2023, as compiled by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research

Dr. Kendler Reaches #1 Rank

Dr. Kendler Reaches #1 Rank

Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Kendler on achieving the Number 1 lifetime ranking among all scholars worldwide in Psychiatry!

Dr. Kendler on ScholarGPS

2023 Partners in Healing Award

2023 Partners in Healing Award

Congratulations to Dr. Allison Williams, Clinical Psychologist in our Child and Adolescent Division, for receiving a 2023 Partners in Healing Award. This award, presented by the VCU Health Spiritual Care and VCU Patient Counseling Department, honors Partners in Healing, for those that have gone above and beyond their job descriptions by joining with them to provide compassionate care for patients, families, and team members during Spiritual Care Week.

Dr. Gerry Moeller, MD, Featured in NEXT Article

Dr. Gerry Moeller, MD, Featured in NEXT Article

Psychiatrist and addiction expert F. Gerard "Gerry" Moeller, M.D., was recently featured in a NEXT article published by the MCV Foundation regarding Fentanyl overdose.

"Fentanyl is really potent so if you're not tolerant to opioids, it's very easy to overdose," Dr. Moeller said. "Fentanyl can be put into other things in really small amounts and have a big effect."

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2023 Canning Award Winners

Congratulations to Jason Boyce Draeger, Lead Clinical Social Worker on the adult inpatient units and Dr. Amy Soto, PGY-3 psychiatry resident.

Please join us in congratulating both awardees and in thanking our generous donors, the Cannings for their support of our inpatient service.

Faculty Member's Editorial Featured in Journal

Dr. Katy Maher's editorial "Reflection on Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic" was recently featured in the Journal of Radiology Nursing.
Read here: Katy Maher Editorial.

Dr. Abubaker Memorial Lecture

Click to view Dr. Kathleen Brady's Honorarium video

Employee Spotlight

Please visit our new Employee Spotlight feature, where we will be featuring various employees across the department.

Free Groups at VTCC

Join us for "Conversations with CMHRC". This a series of free groups that we are providing at VTCC.
Upcoming topics, dates and times of the groups may be found here: CMHRC Schedule

Kelsey Delph, M.D.

Kelsey Delph, M.D.

Kelsey Delph, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
VCU Department of Psychiatry
Email: kelsey.delph@vcuhealth.org

In Your Own Words...

Are you new to Richmond? Where were you previously?

I'm actually originally from St. Louis! Nelly fans, where you at! When I interviewed at VCU for medical school, I immediately knew that Richmond was home for me. It's a super chill and magical place to live.

What led you to choose VCU/VCUHS?

During residency interviews, I tried to keep an open mind in case the grass was greener on the other side. I ultimately realized that VCU had the best overall training experience to fit my style. I've always felt well-supported, both professionally and personally.

Describe your role in your own words

I primarily run the child and adolescent psychiatry consultation-liaison service where I am working with the pediatric department to grow our involvement in collaborative care. I subspecialize in eating disorders and have been working with other faculty members to grow our eating disorder treatment services. I've also been involved in research for pediatric aggression. I love the variety in my role!

What made you decide to become a _____________ and when?

My decision to become a child and adolescent psychiatrist was really solidified in medical school. I find children to be particularly resilient, and we are uniquely positioned to anchor that resilience and change the trajectory of patients' lives in profound ways.

What gives you the greatest satisfaction in your job?

I find that the more I learn, the more I realize what we don't know about psychiatry and the brain, and that both fascinates and inspires me. I love having the opportunity to instill those elements of curiosity and wonder in teaching.

What do you do for fun outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with my dogs (shout out to Matilda, Dozer and Bentley), expanding my native plant garden, and baking!

Mindful Moments

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People, Passion, and Promise

Inaugural Community Day a Success

Dr. Antonia Swink Leading the Geriatric Psychiatry Program

Dr. Antonia Swink Leading the Geriatric Psychiatry Program

VCU Psychiatry Ranked 14th in Nation for Funding

VCU Psychiatry Ranked 14th in Nation for Funding

Dr. Kendler Reaches #1 Rank

Dr. Kendler Reaches #1 Rank

2023 Partners in Healing Award

2023 Partners in Healing Award

Dr. Gerry Moeller, MD, Featured in NEXT Article

Dr. Gerry Moeller, MD, Featured in NEXT Article

2023 Canning Award Winners

Faculty Member's Editorial Featured in Journal

Dr. Abubaker Memorial Lecture

Employee Spotlight

Free Groups at VTCC

Employee Spotlight

Kelsey Delph, M.D.

Kelsey Delph, M.D.

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