2026: A Year for Good Health, Good Work, and Genuine Goodness

As we step into 2026, many of us feel that familiar nudge to set big goals, make bold resolutions, and transform our lives overnight. But this year, maybe there’s a […]

Challenges Facing Clinical Assessment Specialists at Mental Health Research Sites

Challenges Facing Clinical Assessment Specialists at Mental Health Research Sites by Vamshi Gurrala, MD, DCH, Clinical Rater, Pillar Clinical Research, Richardson, Texas Clinical Assessment Specialists—also known as clinical raters—play an […]

The Power of Connection: Building Trust through Community

At The STARR Coalition, we believe that trust is built where research meets community. The STARR Site Certification program was designed around this principle — recognizing that clinical research thrives […]

Navigating the Holiday Blues in 2025

As the holidays approach, many people feel expected to be joyful — but for others, this time of year brings stress, loneliness, or grief. If you find yourself dreading seasonal […]

Holiday Giving and Outreach

Start Planning Now for Your Holiday Giving & Outreach Community engagement is a cornerstone of the STARR Site Certification for good reason: it fosters happier, healthier workplaces and serves as […]

Honoring Those Who Care: Celebrating Family Caregivers and Community Giving This Season

November is National Family Caregiver Appreciation Month – a time to recognize the compassion, strength, and resilience of those who provide essential care and support to loved ones living with chronic […]

Beyond Movements: Understanding the Hidden Psychological Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia

At Psych Congress 2025, Teva Medical presented 20 abstracts and posters from across their neuropsychiatry portfolio. One of these, “Anatomical Distribution of Involuntary Movements and Clinician-Reported Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia: […]

Psych Congress 2025 Take-Aways

Psych Congress 2025 Take-Aways This month, we’re bringing Psych Congress 2025 to your inbox—distilled for the STARR community of research sites, pharma/CRO partners, and advocates. Beyond the headlines, the meeting […]

World Mental Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace

October 10th is World Mental Health Day! We, at the STARR Coalition, want to promote this global movement to bring attention to mental health issues and support mental health worldwide. […]

Advancing Early Detection: Recognizing October as Mental Health Screening Month

October highlights both Depression Awareness Month and Mental Health Screening Month, showcasing the vital importance of early identification in mental health care. As clinical researchers know, effective screening is the […]