The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah is proud to be an integral part of University of Utah Health. 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.
University of Utah Health has named Michael Deininger, MD, PhD, and Hilary Coon, PhD, as the H.A. and Edna Benning Presidential Endowed Chairs. ... Read More
Internal Medicine,Psychiatry
We are living through a period of increased emotional strain and mental health disruptions. Providers note an increase in reports of stress, anxiety, fear, and suicidal thoughts even among people with no prior psychiatric history. Kristin Francis, MD, provides wellness tips and behavioral techniques for actively building resilience. ... Read More
PsychiatryBrooks Keeshin, MD, child psychiatrist and pediatrician specializing in trauma, advises ways to cope with the amplified stress and anxiety that can come from repeated exposure to trauma. ... Read More
PsychiatryThe Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce our incoming students from the 2020 Match Day. ... Read More
Psychiatry
More than 25,000 attendees tapped into all University of Utah has to offer at the 2020 Silicon Slopes Tech Summit. ... Read More
Psychiatry,Population Health Sciences
U of U Health contributes health and intellectual expertise at one of the state's most esteemed events. ... Read More
Psychiatry,Population Health SciencesThe Department of Psychiatry is pleased to announce our new child fellows for the 2020-2022 academic years. ... Read More
Psychiatry
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute will be a model for the nation.... Read More
Psychiatry,Population Health Sciences
Highlights from 2019 exemplify how U of U Health is making a difference in individual and community health and quality of life. ... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy,Pediatrics,Psychiatry,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Biochemistry,Population Health Sciences,Biomedical Informatics
Department Interim Chair
Vice Chair, Clinical Services
Medical Director, University Neuropsychiatric Institute
