ChristinaMelissaCruzMDEdM

Psychiatry • Chapel Hill, NC

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Assistant Professor

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Office
101 Manning Dr, CB 7160
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Education & Training

University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2016 - 2018
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Psychiatry, 2013 - 2017
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2013 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Caregiver Experiences of Adolescent School Reentry After Adolescent Hospitalization Due to Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: Recommendations to Improve Reentry Practices.
Juliana L Vanderburg, Amanda C Tow, Marisa E Marraccini, Cari Pittleman, Christina M Cruz
The Journal of School Health. 2023-03-01
2 citations
Collaborating to support school reintegration following suicide-related crises: Voices from the field.
Marisa E Marraccini, Telieha J Middleton, Lauren E Delgaty, Maya J Hardrick, Kiera J O Walker
Psychological Services. 2024-06-17
9 citations
Perceptions, Attitudes, and Knowledge of Teachers Serving as Mental Health Lay Counselors in a Low and Middle Income Country: A Mixed Methods Pragmatic Pilot Study
Christina M. Cruz, Molly M. Lamb, Priscilla Giri, Juliana Vanderburg, Peter Ferrarone
International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 2021-04-29

Press Mentions

Boyce, Cruz, and Patterson Awarded Caregivers at Carolina FundingMarch 17th, 2021