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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 and addiction.
The department’s Psychology Section, with more than 200 full-time and voluntary faculty, is one of the largest and most accomplished groups of psychologists in an academic medical center.
Welcome to the website of the Department of Psychiatry of the Yale University School of Medicine. Yale is a remarkably exciting academic psychiatry community distinguished by the impact, breadth, and depth of its clinical, training, and research programs.
Latest News
- December 05, 2022Source: The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Durkheim’s Theory of Social Integration and Suicide Revisited: Is It Diversity of Social Networks or Perceived Strength of Social Support That Matters?
- December 05, 2022Source: Forbes
Our Kids' Brains Hurt From Using Technology
- December 01, 2022
Grant Will Help Yale Team Develop Diagnostic Tool to Evaluate Tumors
- November 30, 2022Source: NPR
Study: Alzheimer's Drug Shows Modest Success Slowing Declines in Memory, Thinking
- November 29, 2022
Yale Institute for Global Health Brings Researchers Together to Improve World Health
- November 29, 2022
Awards & Honors Fall 2022
- November 28, 2022
Brennand Chosen to Receive ACNP's 2022 Daniel H. Efron Research Award
- November 28, 2022Source: Medpage Today
Doctor, You Are Still Human
Pioneering Interventional Psychiatric Services: Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health
The collaboration between Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital (YNHPH) has resulted in the translation of world-leading research to patient-centered care. Pioneers in the laboratories and in the clinics are transforming lives through the Interventional Psychiatric Services (IPS). IPS is the culmination of research and clinical practice to provide patients who have not been successful with more traditional treatments an opportunity for a better life. IPS includes comprehensive, specialty consultations, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Click on the Yale Psychiatry logo above to view a video about the service.
Department of Psychiatry Upcoming Events
Dec 20226Today
Everyone 1:00 PM2:00 PMRebecca Kamody, PhD - Michael Bloch, MD, MS - Angie Landeros-Weisenberger, MD - Ruby Lekwauwa, MD - Marta Herger, MD, JD - Laurie Cardona-Wolenski, PsyD
Dec 20227Tomorrow
SchoolOnly 4:00 PM5:00 PMSamuel Ball, PhDOAPD faculty workshop:Mentoring: roles, responsibilities, and plans
Register with the link to get the zoom informationEveryone 5:00 PM6:30 PMDouglas Shenson, MD, MPH, MA, MS - Tia Powell, MD - Beverly Sheares, MD, MS
Department of Psychiatry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Upcoming Events
Dec 20226Today
Everyone 1:00 PM2:00 PMRebecca Kamody, PhD - Michael Bloch, MD, MS - Angie Landeros-Weisenberger, MD - Ruby Lekwauwa, MD - Marta Herger, MD, JD - Laurie Cardona-Wolenski, PsyD
Dec 20227Tomorrow
SchoolOnly 4:00 PM5:00 PMSamuel Ball, PhDOAPD faculty workshop:Mentoring: roles, responsibilities, and plans
Register with the link to get the zoom informationEveryone 5:00 PM6:30 PMDouglas Shenson, MD, MPH, MA, MS - Tia Powell, MD - Beverly Sheares, MD, MS
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@YalePsychDurkheim's theory of social integration and suicide revisited. New research by @PeterJNaMDMPH, Dr. Tanner Bommersbach, Dr. Robert Pietrzak, and @grheegarious in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. https://t.co/wrbY4NMViW20 HOURS AGO
@YalePsychWhat effect is technology and screen time having on our brains? Dr. Mark Rego of #yalepsych and @YaleMed spoke to @Forbes about the impact, particularly on children. https://t.co/hGOcrGwPuc21 HOURS AGO
@YalePsychA great opportunity here! https://t.co/CMWgshMiI52 DAYS AGO
@jpauloal👋#ACNP2022! I’m an Assistant Professor @YalePsych. Our human lab uses pharmacological, behavioral, and psychophysical approaches to develop novel, non-#opioid therapeutics for #pain and #addiction 🧠. If you’re seeking a #postdoc position, please reach out! @ACNPorg3 DAYS AGO
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