Our faculty and staff are national leading experts in child and adolescent mental health. Their research is extensive and has appeared in many top-tier national publications. We can comment on topics including:
- ADHD and other behavioral problems
- Bullying
- Anxiety and fears
- Depression and other mood conditions
- Effects of disasters and terrorism on youth
- Substance abuse, including vaping, in teens
- Struggling in school
News

Bridging the gap in children's mental health services
May 4, 2026
FIU and Inter Miami CF talk mental health over cafecito
May 1, 2026
FIU parenting program earns top honor for community impact in Miami-Dade
Apr 27, 2026
FIU experts share how to protect children from abuse
Apr 23, 2026
FIU recognized again as a national community engaged leader by the Carnegie Foundation
Feb 5, 2026
FIU researchers take over Academic Minute
Jan 5, 2026
Events
Upcoming events will be posted here.
ADA Accommodations
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Media Relations Team
On a deadline? Need story ideas? Looking for an expert? Contact us.
Rosanna M. Castro
Senior Account Manager, Marketing & Communications
305-348-5472
roscastr@fiu.edu
248CJoAnn C. Adkins
Director of Marketing & Communications
305-348-0398
jadkins@fiu.edu
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