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.
Limit your toddler’s screen time February 22, 2023 • 9:31 a.m. by Dr. Sally Robinson Limiting screen time for infants and toddlers has the positive effect of limiting screen time for their caregivers so that there is much more face-to-face time such as playing peek-a-boo.
Ask the Doctor: Latest on COVID and possible summer mpox resurgence June 8, 2023 • 9:26 a.m. Dr. Samuel Mathis, assistant professor of Family Medicine at UTMB Health, discussed a possible resurgence of mpox this summer and the effectiveness rates of the mpox vaccine. He also talked about how to tell the difference between cold, flu, and COVID-19, the record low hospitalization rates for COVID and if people should get COVID boosters in coming months.