Texas Public Radio: Drug overdoses spiked during the pandemic. What’s fueling the surge?

January 14, 2021

Dr. Jennifer Potter, Psychiatry/vice dean for research, was a featured guest during the noon hour Jan. 14 on Texas Public Radio’s “The Source” regarding the fact that, when the U.S. was already experiencing its deadliest drug overdose epidemic pre-pandemic,  now, exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, evidence suggests the overdose death toll is on track […]


Spectrum News: Two-day therapy retreat helps treat PTSD and improve re­la­tion­ships

September 28, 2020

In this “In Focus Texas” segment, Alan Peterson, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of our national STRONG STAR PTSD consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD research programs based in the Department of Psychiatry, was interviewed about a two-day weekend treatment for military-related PTSD that can also improve relationships of military couples. Watch the story.


Spectrum News: Understanding PTSD and its effects on relationships

September 28, 2020

In this “In Focus Texas” segment, Alan Peterson, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of our national STRONG STAR PTSD consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD research programs based in the Department of Psychiatry, was interviewed about a two-day weekend treatment for military-related PTSD that can also improve relationships of military couples. Watch the story.


News 4: New form of PTSD therapy could be game changer for military couples

August 31, 2020

This story highlights the new Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (CAP) research study that’s part of Dr. Alan Peterson’s PTSD research group. The newly published study was conducted with veterans and military members in Central and South Texas. The study shows that condensing months of weekly therapy into one weekend could help improve patient, partner and […]