College of Medicine

Assistant Professor Mike Drury, Psy.D., co-authored a journal article titled “The Promise of Transdiagnostic Treatment in Rural Primary Care: The Unified Protocol,” which highlights the high rates of behavioral health challenges faced by individuals in rural areas. The study focuses on the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP), a therapeutic approach designed to address a variety of emotional disorders by targeting their underlying factors. The authors aim to evaluate the efficacy of UP in rural primary care settings, with the goal of improving mental health outcomes in these communities.