Welcome to Behavioral and Mental Health Mental health disorders affect millions of US adults each year, of all ages, genders and socioeconomic groups. Some disorders are mild, while others are more disabling and require intensive management and care. The majority of people suffering from mental disorders can effectively return to normal, productive lives if they receive appropriate treatment, and this treatment is readily available. At UTMB Health, our mental health professionals are dedicated to helping you and your family on the path to mental health and wellness, with compassionate expertise and evidence-based therapies and treatments. We look forward to helping you.
How UTMB Health is combating the rising cardiovascular maternal mortality rate February 12, 2024 • 1:54 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact As the rate of heart-disease related deaths continues to rise for pregnant and postpartum mothers and women during childbirth, cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is laying the foundation for a cardio-obstetrics program to care for at-risk patients.
Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development Reaches Next Phase Driving Diversity in Clinical Trials in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas February 26, 2024 • 9:13 a.m. The University of Texas Medical Branch and Texas Southern University are partners in a national effort to increase diversity and inclusion of under served communities in clinic trials.