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Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD, dean of UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences.

University launches behavioral sciences master’s program

April 30, 2026

Attendees of the Future of AI and Behavioral Health workshop

Students lead the way at Future of AI and Behavioral Health workshop

October 07, 2025

From left to right: Heather Webber, PhD; Joy M. Schmitz, PhD; and Elliot Hong, MD. All three are co-principal investigators of the study. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $3 million to develop novel cocaine addiction treatment

October 02, 2025

Luba Yammine, PhD, (left) and Joy Schmitz, PhD, (right) are co-principal investigators of the study. (Photo by Seth Gibson/UTHealth Houston)

Researchers to study the effects of semaglutide on cocaine use disorder

October 01, 2025

Professors attend a ribbon cutting ceremony

Seventh school officially launches at UTHealth Houston

August 29, 2025

Jair C. Soares, MD, founding dean of the School of Behavioral Health Sciences and the inaugural class of students

School of Behavioral Health Sciences welcomes students

August 26, 2025

Outside view of School of Behavioral Sciences Building

UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences opens!

August 22, 2025

Karen Vine Fuller snaps a photo with João de Quevedo, MD, PhD before beginning her electroconvulsive therapy. (Photo by Karen Vine Fuller)

At the Bedside: How electroconvulsive therapy at UTHealth Houston helped one woman reclaim her life

July 02, 2025

While some level of anxiety and depression can be expected after natural disasters, it’s important to catch signs early, according to Ron Acierno, PhD. (Photo by Lisa Raynor-Keck)

Some storms leave emotional damage: How to cope after a traumatic weather disaster

June 03, 2025

Lead author of the study, Jeff Temple, PhD, associate dean for clinical research at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences. (Photo by UTHealthHouston)

UTHealth Houston study reveals long-term mental health benefits of healthy relationship skills program for adolescents

May 12, 2025

Photo of the UCT building.

UT System Board of Regents to launch search for new president of UTHealth Houston

February 13, 2025

Photo collage by UTHealth Houston

2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

December 16, 2024

photo of Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD

Soares named founding dean of UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences

February 01, 2024