https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=116618 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Sukhodolsky Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:44:17 Z https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-reveals-children-disruptive-behavior-stuck.html https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-reveals-children-disruptive-behavior-stuck.html Youth with behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states, according to a new study led by Yale Child Study Center Assistant Professor Karim Ibrahim, PsyD. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with disrupted connections in areas of the brain important for attention, flexibility in thinking, and regulating emotions. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ibrahim-study-disruptive-behavior-findings/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ibrahim-study-disruptive-behavior-findings/ Recent research at Yale Child Study Center points to a new brain process that can inform treatment approaches for childhood disruptive behavior disorders. According to the study, youth with related behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with disrupted connections in areas of the brain important for attention, flexibility in thinking, and regulating emotions. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ Several internal funding opportunities are open to faculty, clinicians, or trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) throughout each academic year. View the fall 2025 recipients and learn more about the awards offered this semester. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/effects-of-social-media-youth-mental-health/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/effects-of-social-media-youth-mental-health/ Four new research projects have been funded through a new social media pilot research award made possible through a generous donation to Yale Child Study Center. Several pilot studies have been launched to investigate the impacts of social media on child and adolescent mental health and development. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/13/sukhodolsky-named-harris-professor-child-study-center https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/13/sukhodolsky-named-harris-professor-child-study-center Denis Sukhodolsky is a clinical psychologist who treats children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/2024-25-ycsc-postdoc-travel-awardees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/2024-25-ycsc-postdoc-travel-awardees/ The results of the second round of Yale Child Study Center postdoctoral scholar travel awards were announced on January 10, 2025, with kudos to award recipients Rebecca Etkin, Stella Jackman-Ryan, and Brianna Cairney. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-open-house-2024/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-open-house-2024/ Approximately 150 attendees joined this year's Yale Child Study Center Open House, held at 350 George Street in New Haven on September 19. Learn more about this annual event, view photo events, and view video clips from one of the flash talks. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-professional-progression/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-professional-progression/ On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, twelve members of the Yale Child Study Center community were recognized for professional progression in the prior academic year. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/inaugural-postdoc-travel-awardees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/inaugural-postdoc-travel-awardees/ The results of the inaugural Yale Child Study Center postdoctoral scholar travel award were announced on June 17, 2024. This new annual opportunity offers awards of up to $1000 each to reimburse and/or contribute to the costs associated with attending and/or presenting research at national and international academic scientific conferences. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/research-families-practitioners/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/research-families-practitioners/ A new webpage has been launched at the Yale Child Study Center to allow families and referring practitioners – and soon school-based personnel – to view and access more than 30 research participation opportunities at the center. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-network-social-committees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-network-social-committees/ The Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) network and outreach committee has been busy planning and coordinating both internal events and community-based volunteering opportunities in the greater New Haven area this year. Learn more about how this committee was formed and some of the events that have been planned. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-2024-summer-interns/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-2024-summer-interns/ On June 3, 2024, the YCSC welcomed 17 undergraduate students from 11 universities and colleges around the country as participants in the center’s developmental science summer internship program. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/april-2024-faculty-development-awardees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/april-2024-faculty-development-awardees/ The results of the most recent round of awards for the Yale Child Study Center Clinical and Research Faculty Development Fund were announced on June 1, 2024 . The annual fund supports clinical and research faculty with a primary appointment at the YCSC, to provide start-up funds to develop research, educational, and clinical efforts that will contribute to faculty growth and development. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-celebrates-professional-progression/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/ycsc-celebrates-professional-progression/ Several members of the Yale Child Study Center community recently came together in person to celebrate and recognize recent academic and professional progression among faculty and staff. Department Chair Linda Mayes (pictured) provided opening remarks and served cake to attendees. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/over-150-attend-yale-child-study-center-in-house-open-house/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/over-150-attend-yale-child-study-center-in-house-open-house/ Approximately 165 members of the Yale Child Study Center community came together in September to celebrate and recognize the diversity and broad expertise across the varied missions of the department. Attendees learned about and explored over 40 individual clinical, community, policy, research -- and entered to win several gift baskets that were raffled off as part of the event. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/welcoming-new-ycsc-community-members-july-2023/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/welcoming-new-ycsc-community-members-july-2023/ In addition to new clinical trainees and undergraduate summer interns, the Yale Child Study Center welcomes several research trainees each summer. This year, two returning community members were also welcomed back to the department along with several new outstanding research trainees. Learn more about these new additions to the department. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/yale-child-study-center-welcomes-2023-summer-interns/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/yale-child-study-center-welcomes-2023-summer-interns/ The Yale Child Study Center, which serves as the department of child psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, welcomes 24 undergraduate students from 11 universities and colleges around the country to the center's developmental science summer internship program this June and July. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/recognizing-ycsc-faculty-and-staff-for-long-term-service-at-yale/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/recognizing-ycsc-faculty-and-staff-for-long-term-service-at-yale/ Thirty-nine Yale Child Study Center community members were recognized this spring for long-term service to the University. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/nih-autism-center-of-excellence-program-includes-yale-researchers/ https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/sukhodolsky/news-article/nih-autism-center-of-excellence-program-includes-yale-researchers/ The National Institutes of Health recently announced $100 million in awards over five years to support nine Autism Centers of Excellence (ACEs), one of which is a collaborative effort at the University of Virginia (UVA) involving several Yale faculty members. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z