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Grand Rounds will be presented virtually via Zoom. Please see below for the current schedule:

September 2024 Grand Rounds Schedule

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December 2023 Grand Rounds Schedule

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Inaugural Community Day a Success

Thank you to everyone that helped make the inaugural Community Day this past Saturday a tremendous success!

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.

Read more and see photos...

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

In Your Own Words...

Are you new to Richmond? Where were you previously?

I am a Richmond native who left the area briefly for undergrad but promptly returned to Richmond for graduate school at VCU.

Describe your role in your own words

I am a clinical research psychologist and assistant professor in the department of psychiatry. My time is split between conducting interdisciplinary research in the area of traumatic stress and providing psychotherapy services to community members in need.

Most exciting and/or challenging part of your position?

The most exciting AND the most challenging part of my position is balancing the demands of both research and clinical work. It is extremely important to be to be involved in both as I believe research should inform my practice and vice versa, but balancing both also requires great time management skills.

What gives you the greatest satisfaction in your job?

The most satisfying aspect of my job as a clinical psychologist lies in the synergy between conducting research and providing therapy. It’s deeply fulfilling to apply research findings to real-world therapeutic settings, where I can see the direct impact of evidence-based practices on my clients' well-being. This integration not only enhances my therapeutic approach but also contributes to the broader field, driving innovation and improving outcomes for others.

What do you do for fun outside of work?

Outside of work I love to weightlift, bake, and spend time with my husband, son, and two pups!

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