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School Year Stress: Acing the Back-to-School Season | URochester Newsroom
Monday, August 24, 2026
The beginning of the school year brings busy schedules, routine adjustments, and—for many—lots of stress. Parents and caregivers juggle concerns about academics, mental health, social media, school safety, sleep, and busy family schedules. Being prepared, mindful, and having the necessary tools to organize your family routines can help reduce your stress and anxiety.
Child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Allison Stiles, PhD, and clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Heatly provide tips for children and teens adjusting to a new routine.
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Melissa Heatly, PhD, Receives Satcher Early-Stage Faculty Award
Friday, May 8, 2026
Building Healthier Communities: Satcher Awards Honor Those Making a Difference
Melissa Heatly, PhD, a clinical child and adolescent psychologist and assistant professor of Psychiatry, was honored with the Satcher Early-Stage Faculty award. Through her work with the Rochester City School District (RCSD), she has dramatically improved access to mental healthcare for children and youth who are among our most vulnerable because of poverty and social drivers of health.
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WROC-TV Monthly Checkup with Dr. Allison Stiles: School Avoidance
Friday, March 6, 2026
WROC-TV Monthly Checkup with URMC child psychologist, Dr. Allison Stiles
School Avoidance
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