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October 7, 2026
For some teens across San Antonio and South Texas, critical mental health support can feel out of reach. A shortage of professionals, coupled with long waits, transportation barriers and stigma, can leave young people without help when they need it most. Working to bridge that gap is UT Teen Health, a grant-funded program in […]
September 11, 2026
Alan Peterson, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and director of the STRONG STAR Consortium at UT Health San Antonio, was quoted in this article. Read More
December 20, 2025
Texas Public Radio: Tips on how to cope with holiday depression
November 26, 2025
Texas Public Radio: Culturally connected care — How doulas can improve maternal mental health
January 2, 2025
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and Trinity University are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for a four-year study on eating disorders in a highly targeted population of city residents. Lisa Smith Kilpela, PhD, associate director of the Center for Research to Advance […]
October 15, 2024
This op-ed mentions a partnership between the NOW clinic (New Opportunities for Wellness) of UT Health San Antonio and the Congregational Collective, an initiative that trains faith leaders to identify and begin to treat mental health challenges. Read More (subscription required)