Psychiatry
This report highlights important stats about the Department of Psychiatry, achievements in our research, education and clinical missions, and our dedication to DEI.
This report highlights important stats about the Department of Psychiatry, achievements in our research, education and clinical missions, and our dedication to DEI.
Leaders in Prevention, Treatment, and Research
Expert clinical care meets cutting-edge, youth-centric research & training
Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric problem in children and adolescents, affecting up to one third of youth, and leading to impairment across academic, social, and family domains. The good news is that effective treatments are currently available.
The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry offers inpatient and outpatient clinical services. Healthcare professionals from a broad range of clinical backgrounds dedicate their unique skills and expertise to treating patients during critical periods of need for psychiatric care....
If you or your loved one is seeing a U-M psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker for any mental health concern, your outpatient appointments and/or group sessions will be held in person at the Rachel Upjohn Building. Check with your provider about virtual options.
Specialized programs...Biggest effect came from brief talk with a counselor, but “virtual therapist” on tablet also shows promise in reducing use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription drugs
(1) to conduct clinically-relevant research on the onset, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical course of substance use disorders;
(2) to generate and disseminate new knowledge to educate and train the next generation of clinicians and research scientists; and
(3) to...
Director: Victor Hong, M.D. | Clinical Director: John Kettley, LMSW
Assistant Director: Katrina Bozada, M.D. | Nursing Supervisor: Sharon Madison, RN
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) provides emergency/urgent walk-in evaluation and crisis phone services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people of all ages. The...
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The U-M Department of Psychiatry has...
The challenges we face in finding better ways to care for patients with mental illness can seem daunting, yet our dedicated faculty remain committed to transforming how these conditions are assessed and treated. Invaluable support through donor contributions, volunteer efforts and engagement...
Tranquilizers, antidepressants, opioids and anti-psychotic medications carry special risks for older people, alone or in combination
The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Neuropsychology Program has a rich tradition in the measurement of cognitive and behavioral characteristics of diverse patient groups and a close working relationship with other investigators in a number of departments, including...
Program will improve treatment for children and elders with mental illnesses in rural Ghana
Program for Mental Health Innovation, Services and Outcomes (MHISO)
The Program for Mental Health Innovation, Services and Outcomes (MHISO) at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry is composed of a collaborative team of faculty members conducting high-impact health services research. MHISO’s mission is to optimize the care and outcomes of...
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Advances in the clinical and basic science underpinning Psychiatry are accumulating quickly; we are ascending the steep part of the knowledge acquisition curve in Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Large scale clinical trials are telling us more about how we are currently helping...
Heather Schultz, M.D., MPH Clinical Assistant Professor
I’m Heather Schultz, the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program Director.
I grew up in Ann Arbor, and did my residency training at Michigan and have stayed on as...
Choosing a residency program is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your medical career, and we understand that it can be a challenging and overwhelming process!
We aim to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed and confident choice - we've...
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Michigan Medicine has long been recognized as one of the nation’s foremost programs for training leaders in the field. Its rigorous yet flexible course of training produces clinicians with outstanding skills in diagnostic...
Bipolar disorder research program newly named for Heinz C. Prechter seeks to build on a decade’s worth of scientific advances
An extensive series of lectures and discussions forms the didactic core of the residency. Courses are designed to be rich in content, but to allow great freedom for discussion and interaction. The core curriculum consists of a series of seminars throughout the four years of training. Balance is...