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Dr. Pim Cuijpers - November 3rd, 2026
"The Future of Psychotherapy Research: Current Innovations" William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program in the LPCH auditorium Dr. Pim Cuijpers is Professor emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands and director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions in Amsterdam. He is specialised in conducting randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses on prevention and psychological treatments of common mental disorders across the life span. Much of his work is aimed at prevention of mental disorders, psychological treatments of depression and anxiety disorders, Internet-delivered treatments and global mental health. Pim Cuijpers has published almost 1,400 peer-reviewed papers, chapters, reports and professional publications, including almost 1,200 papers in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. He is on the Clarivate Web of Science lists of the ‘highly cited researchers’ since the first edition of this list in 2014 (http://highlycited.com/). Pim Cuijpers is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and received the 2024 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. He is currently Chair of the Depression Guideline Update Panel of the American Psychological Association. Learning objectives:
For Physicians: Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA. For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. This event if approved for 1 hours, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20260007) For CADCs and LADCs Saint Francis Health System is accredited as a provider of continuing education programs for CADCs and LADCs through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. (1 hour) (Provider Number - 20270008) The LPC/LMFT Saint Francis Health System is a Board approved CE Provider for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This course is approved for 1 hour of CE. For questions, email: Ally Deatherage at [email protected]
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Dr. Melissa Walls - October 6th, 2026
"Community Driven Research to Understand & Promote Indigenous Mental Health" William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program in the LPCH auditorium Melissa Walls, PhD (Anishinaabe), is a Bloomberg Professor of American Health in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University and Co-Director of the Center for Indigenous Health. She strives to work in authentic collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities to advance health and well-being in culturally grounded, culturally safe ways. She has engaged in Indigenous health research partnerships for over 25 years on topics including mental health epidemiology, substance use prevention and mental health promotion, and understanding strength and thriving in the face of ongoing assaults related to colonization. Learning objectives:
For Physicians: Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA. For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. This event if approved for 1 hours, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20260007) For CADCs and LADCs Saint Francis Health System is accredited as a provider of continuing education programs for CADCs and LADCs through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. (1 hour) (Provider Number - 20270008) The LPC/LMFT Saint Francis Health System is a Board approved CE Provider for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This course is approved for 1 hour of CE. For questions, email: Ally Deatherage at [email protected] Dr. Thomas Valente - September 15th, 2026
"Network Interventions: Using Social Networks to Improve Health" William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program in the LPCH auditorium Thomas W. Valente, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, at USC. He is the author of four books and over 275 articles and chapters on social networks, behavior change, program evaluation, and health behavior change. Valente directs the USC Center for Applied Network Analysis. He has received numerous national and international awards as well as teaching and mentoring ones. Valente earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington, his MS in Mass Communication from SDSU, and his PhD from the Annenberg School for Communication at USC. Learning objectives:
Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA. For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. This event if approved for 1 hours, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20260007) For CADCs and LADCs Saint Francis Health System is accredited as a provider of continuing education programs for CADCs and LADCs through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. (1 hour) (Provider Number - 20270008) The LPC/LMFT Saint Francis Health System is a Board approved CE Provider for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This course is approved for 1 hour of CE. For questions, email: Ally Deatherage at [email protected] Congratulations to Dr. Paulus for being named the recipient of The American College of Psychiatrists' 2027 Mood Disorders Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the understanding and treatment of mood disorders!  Congratulations to Dr. Aupperle (Principal Investigator) and Dr. Misaki (Co-Investigator) on the funding of the innovative project, Neuromodulatory Enhancement of Hope in the Treatment of Suicide (NEU-Hope). The study will evaluate whether a targeted neurofeedback intervention focused on the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) can help reduce the risk of suicide attempt recurrence in individuals with major depressive disorder. The project involves collaboration with MPI Dr. Christine Cha at Yale School of Medicine. The long-term goal is to develop more effective neuromodulation-based treatments that could serve as either an alternative or an addition to existing acute interventions for patients at high suicide risk. We look forward to the important contributions this work will make to advancing suicide prevention research and treatment!  Dr. Boris Birmaher - July 28, 2026 "Diagnostic Challenges in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Clinical Assessment, Research Insights, and Differential Diagnosis" William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program in the LPCH auditorium Dr. Birmaher is the Endowed Chair in Early Onset Bipolar Disease and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, and the Co-Director of the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services. He received his medical degree from Valle University in Cali, Columbia; completed training in general psychiatry at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, and child psychiatry at Columbia University, New York. Dr. Birmaher is a leading expert in the study and treatment of pediatric mood and anxiety disorders. His research has focused extensively on predictors, risk factors, longitudinal course, and treatment of childhood-onset bipolar disorder. Through his extensive research, clinical leadership, and mentorship, Dr. Birmaher has significantly advanced our understanding of risk factors for mood and anxiety disorders, contributed to the development of innovative treatments, and trained the next generation of clinicians, educators, and researchers dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults with psychiatric disorders. Learning objectives:
For Physicians: Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA. For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. This event if approved for 1 hours, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20260007) For CADCs and LADCs Saint Francis Health System is accredited as a provider of continuing education programs for CADCs and LADCs through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. (1 hour) (Provider Number - TBD) The LPC/LMFT Saint Francis Health System is a Board approved CE Provider for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This course is approved for 1 hour of CE. For questions, email: Ally Deatherage at [email protected]  Dr. Paulus was presented with the 2026 Award for Research in Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation yesterday in San Francisco. This honor recognizes Dr. Paulus's distinguished contributions that have had major impacts in the field of psychiatric research. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.  Join us on May 5th for the next William K. Warren, Jr. Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture!🧠 LIBR is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas E. Nichols, Professor of Neuroimaging Statistics at the University of Oxford Big Data Institute, who will present "New Approaches to Modeling Longitudinal Neuroimaging data." The lecture runs from 12:00–1:00 PM in the LPCH auditorium and is approved for 1 CE credit hour across multiple disciplines, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, CADCs/LADCs, and LPCs/LMFTs. Visit the link for more details! https://www.laureateinstitute.org/news/may-wkw-frontiers-in-neuroscience-lecture-series-dr-thomas-e-nichols  The 2025 Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) Annual Report is now available to download via the link below. The report highlights the past year at LIBR, including a message from President and Scientific Director, Dr. Martin Paulus, updates on current research areas, and an overview of key initiatives and accomplishments. This year’s report also features progress in areas such as treatment-resistant depression, neuromodulation, and large-scale population studies, as well as continued efforts to integrate neuroscience, data science, and clinical research. Readers will also find information on collaboration, training programs, select publications, and opportunities to participate in research. We hope you enjoy this year’s publication and appreciate your continued interest in LIBR’s work to advance mental health through science in 2026 and beyond.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2026 LIBR Researcher Dr. Adrienne Taren Unveils First Neuroscience-Based Model Linking Cumulative Occupational Trauma to Brain Changes in Frontline Workers. Tulsa, OK — Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa have published new findings that reframe how burnout in healthcare workers is understood—highlighting its roots not just in emotional strain, but in measurable changes across the brain and body. The study, published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology, synthesizes a growing body of research on post-traumatic stress syndromes (PTSS) among frontline healthcare workers. It points to repeated, chronic exposure to high-stress environments—combined with disrupted sleep from shift work—as key drivers of cumulative physiological strain. Estimates suggest that between 15% and 74% of healthcare workers experience trauma-related symptoms, underscoring the urgency of understanding how occupational stress impacts long-term mental and physical health. Rather than viewing burnout as a temporary or purely psychological condition, the research outlines how ongoing stress exposure may disrupt brain circuits involved in emotion regulation, as well as broader systems tied to sleep, cardiovascular function, and inflammation. This cumulative burden—sometimes referred to as “allostatic overload”—may increase vulnerability to post-traumatic stress syndromes and related conditions. “Healthcare workers are repeatedly exposed to high-stakes, unpredictable stressors in environments that often disrupt sleep and recovery,” said Dr. Adrienne Taren, lead author of the study and a researcher at LIBR. “Our work brings together evidence suggesting that these experiences can have measurable effects on the brain and body over time. By understanding these patterns, we have an opportunity to move toward earlier identification and more targeted support for those at risk.” The study also highlights emerging approaches to identifying early signs of risk through multimodal biomarkers, including brain imaging, heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and stress-related biological markers. These tools may help clinicians detect early dysregulation and intervene before symptoms escalate. As healthcare systems nationwide continue to face workforce shortages and rising burnout, the findings underscore the need for new frameworks that recognize the biological impact of chronic occupational stress—and support more proactive, precision-based approaches to care. “This is ultimately about supporting the people who care for others,” Taren added. “By better understanding the biological impact of their work, we can begin to design interventions that are both preventative and responsive to their unique experiences.” The research was conducted in collaboration with LIBR scientists and contributes to a growing global effort to better understand and address the mental health challenges facing healthcare workers and first responders. Read the full study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20008066.2026.2636453 |
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