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Pitt Psychiatry Juneteenth: Focus on Black Maternal Health

Brock, Cunningham, and Pannell

On June 19, 2025, members of the Department of Psychiatry and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital community gathered for a screening of a portion of the documentary film Aftershock, which addresses the Black maternal mortality crisis in the United States. David Lewis, MD (Chair, Department of Psychiatry) opened the event, noting, “While the topic of this documentary is sobering, we are incredibly fortunate that our...

From Surviving to Thriving in the Autism Community

Mosaic of Photos from the From Surviving to Thriving Event

The University of Pittsburgh’s National Institute of Mental Health-funded Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) recently hosted “From Surviving to Thriving: Lived Experiences and Practical Tips for the Autism Community,” a special event focused on thriving within the autistic community. From Surviving to Thriving featured speakers with varied connections to autism, with the goal of highlighting how to support positive...

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