New publication highlights division leadership, Nastassia J. Hajal, Blanca Orellana, Hilary Aralis, Norweeta Milburn, Blair Paley, Patricia Lester, and Catherine Mogil in Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Intervention Research

Examining Heterogeneity of Intervention Effects by Parent Ethnicity in an Implementation of FOCUS-Early Childhood

Findings showed that Latinx and non‑Latinx parents assigned to FOCUS‑EC benefited similarly across domains, suggesting that the program is well‑suited for military‑affiliated Latinx families without requiring substantial cultural adaptation. These results underscore the program’s broad applicability and highlight opportunities for continued refinement to ensure equitable support for diverse communities.

This publication reflects the collaborative, mission‑driven work of our division—bringing together researchers, clinicians, and implementation specialists committed to strengthening families and improving outcomes for young children.

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Division Co-Director Dr. Jessica Jeffrey Discusses the Future of Trauma Treatment on ‘Medically Speaking’ Podcast

In a recent episode of the Medically Speaking podcast, Dr. Jeffrey sat down with host Dr. Eve Glazier to discuss the evolving landscape of mental health treatment and her journey into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Listen to the complete episode: “Expanding How We Heal: Ketamine, MDMA and Psilocybin” at your preferred streaming platform:

Dr. Sung-Jae Lee Honored with 2025-2026 Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Lee has been named the Outstanding Research Mentor by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for the 2025-2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards in recognition of his dedication, guidance, and contributions to the education and mentorship of trainees.

Please join us virtually and in-person (The Marisa Leif Conference) 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, as we celebrate and honor these deserving award recipients. Please use the link below to register https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m5lbKAZ6S3GSjIAVFvleZw.

The awardees and award categories are listed below: