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Research
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Autism
"Autism is part of who I am." -- Temple Grandin

Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah is proud to be an integral part of the University’s health care system. Every day we dedicate ourselves to academic excellence, relevant collaborative research and compassionate behavioral and mental health care.

We are teachers, researchers and clinicians. We train future psychiatrists, explore new ideas, map genomes, develop innovative therapies, create new drugs, study spectacular brain images and pioneer new treatments all with the goal of advancing mental health care to give our patients healthier minds and better lives.

Psychiatry News

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic
New Study Examines Link Between Pregnancy Weight Gain, Autism Spectrum Disorders, research by Deb Bilder
Surgical Anesthetic Appears to Treat Drug-Resistant Depression, research by Howard Weeks
New Auditorium
Learn more about employment opportunities in the Department of Psychiatry.

Grand Rounds

View the latest Psychiatry Grand Rounds presentations & check for upcoming events.

Ways to Give

The Department of Psychiatry must continue our pursuit of clinical, academic, and investigative excellence. Please consider becoming a part of our future and yours with a generous donation.

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