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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry

🔆Working for collaborative mental health care in our community 🔆Educating medical students & residents in the art & science of psychiatric medicine

12/09/2025

Access to mental health care should never be seasonal. 🍂💻 Traveling, home for the holidays, or just need flexibility? Wherever you are, we have telemedicine services that keep care within reach. Whether you're an adult, or child, we have options that can offer you and your family members mental health support:

💙 Texas Tech Physicians:
https://loom.ly/3TZwdXM

💙 (The Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) TCHATT:
https://loom.ly/GlDbiXM

12/05/2025

Rebecca Sherrier, Psy.D., is an Assistant Professor and Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Sherrier will be delivering evidence-based mental health care to children and their families through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program. She is also looking forward to supervising both psychology and psychiatry trainees.

Dr. Sherrier received her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Geisinger Medical Center in Integrated Pediatric Primary Care and her postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at Children's Health in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Sherrier lives in Abilene, TX with her partner where she enjoys playing board games 🎲 with friends, trying new restaurants 🍱 and reading 📕in her downtime.

12/03/2025

Amid the rush of holiday gatherings and gift-giving, there’s one gift that doesn’t need wrapping — the simple act of checking in. Behind every silent phone and unanswered message, could be someone who needs to know they’re seen.

A quick text. A quiet coffee chat. A sincere “How are you — really?” These moments can mean more than we realize, especially during a season that often amplifies both joy and loneliness.

Connection is one of the strongest protective factors for mental health.

Research shows that genuine social support can:
❤️Lower stress hormone levels
❤️Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety
❤️Increase resilience after difficult life events

A check-in isn’t therapy — but it can be the first step that helps someone reach out for professional help.

If someone shares that they’re struggling:
🖤Encourage them to speak with a counselor, physician, or mental health provider.
🖤Offer to help find resources or join them at their first appointment.
🖤If there are concerns about immediate safety, call or text 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

12/01/2025

A cancer diagnosis often affects patients' mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and social isolation. In this episode, guest Gabriela Lelakowska, Ph.D., assistant professor, and psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry in the TTUHSC School of Medicine, emphasizes the importance of open communication, maintaining routines and using professional resources when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. 🎧 Listen here >> https://loom.ly/LzQTwQE

11/27/2025

Our offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 & 28. We are thankful for our students, faculty and staff who continue to move our department forward into the future of psychiatric health!

If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, please know that there are resources available to you 24/7:
◾ Emergency Medical Services: 911
◾ National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6242
◾ National Su***de Prevention Lifeline - call, text, or chat: 988
◾ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

11/24/2025

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is one of the most effective treatments for severe depression, helping up to 80–90% of patients experience significant improvement. ECT is performed under anesthesia, with careful monitoring to ensure comfort and safety.

ECT can be especially beneficial when symptoms are life-threatening, or when rapid improvement is needed. Learn more here >> https://loom.ly/saFDg6U.

11/21/2025

The holidays can bring joy, connection… and pressure. Between food-centered gatherings and talk about diets or appearances, body image stress can spike this time of year.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, negative body image is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression and disordered eating. The American Psychological Association notes that many people experience increased body dissatisfaction around the holidays due to social comparison and diet culture messaging.

Here’s your gentle reminder: your worth isn’t tied to how you look in photos or what’s on your plate. Try practicing body kindness — thank your body for what it does rather than how it looks!

11/19/2025

Telemedicine has opened new doors for children’s mental health. 💻 According to recent studies, virtual therapy and psychiatry visits are just as effective as in-person care — helping children manage anxiety, behavioral challenges and emotional well-being with fewer barriers to access. When care is easier to reach, healing begins sooner.

Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services.

To learn more about TCHATT, visit >> https://loom.ly/GlDbiXM.

11/17/2025

“Breaking the stigma” is more than a slogan — it’s a movement toward compassion, understanding and change.

Interventions like peer contact, storytelling and mental health literacy programs have measurable effects: they increase willingness to support someone in distress, reduce discriminatory attitudes and boost connection.

The best way to fight stigma in action?

✨ Use kind, person-first language and practice routine check-ins with those you care about.
✨ Share your own story, if you’re comfortable, and/or accurate information and statistics that reflect real mental health journeys.
✨ Normalize talking about seeking help and going to therapy.

Every open conversation brings us closer to a culture where mental health is treated like health — no shame attached.

11/14/2025

✨ Feature Friday ✨
Dr. Michael Ji is an Assistant Professor and attending psychiatrist at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. He received his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency at TTUHSC, where he served as Chief Resident for two years! Since then, he has continued his career with the TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry! In his downtime, Dr. Ji enjoys books and podcasts, strength training and martial arts and video and board games. He also has three cats 🐈 that keep him busy!

11/13/2025

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, TMS has been shown to help about 50–60% of patients with treatment-resistant depression experience a noticeable improvement — and around one-third achieve full remission.

The best part? It requires no anesthesia and allows you to return to your daily activities right after treatment.

Fill out the Deep TMS Interest Form here >> https://loom.ly/SsPXgAc.

11/11/2025

Helping others isn’t just good for the world — it’s good for you.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), volunteering can improve life satisfaction and reduce depression symptoms. Other research shows that people who volunteer regularly experience lower stress levels and greater overall well-being.

Why? Volunteering creates connection, purpose and perspective — three ingredients that protect mental health.

Start small: help with a community project, serve a meal or offer your talents or connections to organizations in need. When you give your time, you often gain peace in return.

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3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX
79413

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+18067432800

Website

https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/psychiatry/

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