Department of Psychiatry

The Yale Department of Psychiatry is a world leader in patient care, research, and education. Our Department prides itself on its diverse and talented faculty, including a cadre of compassionate clinicians, inter-disciplinary teams of talented investigators, and numerous committed and dedicated teachers, as well as a network of able alumni that remain vital to our missions. As a Department, we not only provide the highest quality of patient care, but also lead the nation in discoveries that are transforming our understanding and treatment of mental illness. Through this web site, we hope you will explore the remarkable breadth and depth of our Department and allow us to assist you in taking full advantage of all that we have to offer.

Yale Ranked #1

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Yale's Drug and Alcohol Abuse program #1 in the country. See rankings on U.S. News & World Report website.

Neuroscience 2012: Stress, Recovery, and Wellness

12/21/2011: "Dr. Ruth" Westheimer will be the featured speaker and honoree at the Department's annual Neuroscience Symposium. The event, titled Stress, Recovery and Wellness will be held Saturday, March 31st, 2012 in the School of Medicine's Harkness Auditorium. Presentations and breakout sessions are geared towards the general public. Please visit the symposium's web site for more details and to register. Admission is free and open to the public.

Yale Study: Even in the Healthy, Stress Causes Brain to Shrink

01/09/2012: Experiencing stressful life events can reduce gray matter in critical regions of the brain that regulate emotion and important physiological functions — even in healthy individuals, Yale researchers report in a study published online the week of Jan. 9 in the journal Biological Psychiatry. Read more.

Yale’s Krystal Begins Term as President of Neuropsychopharmacology Group

12/12/2011: Dr. John Krystal, the Robert L. McNeil Jr. Professor of Translational Research and chair of the Department of Psychiatry, was installed as president of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), the nation's premier professional society studying the neurobiology and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Read more.

Tuning Out: How Brains Benefit From Meditation

11/21/2011: New brain imaging research suggests meditation can switch off areas of the brain associated with psychiatric disorders. Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, is the lead author of the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read the article

Connecticut Mental Health Center Celebrates 45 Years

09/21/2011: This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC), an enduring and historic partnership between the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Yale University School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry.

Department Celebrates Match, Welcomes New Residents

04/26/2011: On March 17, 2011, medical students across the country waited anxiously to learn which residency program they had been matched with. It was a particularly good day for Yale’s Department of Psychiatry.