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Inspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for children
After discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.
November 20, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
CBCS faculty, staff, and students present at national evaluation conference
The team conducted interviews with staff at receiving facilities to better understand patterns behind multiple involuntary examinations of minors.
November 18, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News
Over 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of medication-assisted treatment.
November 12, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, School of Social Work
CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotion
Several CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.
October 27, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work
T. Freeman Gerhardt leads report on 2025 Pinellas County homelessness count
The report examines the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night.
August 26, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences welcomes new faculty
These new CBCS faculty members bring expertise, innovative research, and a strong commitment to student success.
August 22, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work
Department adopts new name to reflect expanded focus on behavioral health science and practice
The department has expanded its focus to embrace a broader, more interdisciplinary approach.
August 11, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
Florida strengthens Reinvestment Grant Program with new mental health legislation
Senate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.
July 2, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
FCBHW awards inaugural research grants to strengthen Florida’s behavioral health workforce
The grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state’s mental health systems.
July 1, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
First-generation behavioral healthcare grad leaves a legacy of service at USF
A recent graduate of USF with a degree in behavioral healthcare, Annielle Ramirez Maldonado reflects on her college journey defined by resilience and purpose.
May 13, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
Graduates welcomed into the behavioral healthcare profession with pinning ceremony
Thirty graduates of the USF Behavioral Healthcare program were celebrated Thursday evening during the program's pinning ceremony.
May 12, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News
CBCS students receive Trailblazer Research Scholars Award
The scholarship is designed for graduate students to gain valuable training and experience in research through collaboration with faculty members.
May 7, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology