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 University of Chicago Department of

 Psychiatry!

The University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry works to further the academic missions of The University of Chicago and the Division of the Biological Sciences -- i.e., to increase the scientific knowledge about psychiatric conditions and to train mental health professionals. Our clinical, teaching, and research programs exist to serve these goals. We are committed to providing evidence-based clinical care and state-of-the-art training for those who will collaborate with us in serving these missions.

Our Department has outstanding ongoing investigations in several research areas, including:

• molecular and clinical genetic research of bipolar illness, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease
• biology, genetics, neuroscience and treatment of impulsive aggression and Intermittent Explosive Disorder
• clinical neuroscience of social and emotional information processing in psychiatric disorder
• neuroimaging of anxiety, aggressive, and addictive disorders
• clinical phenomena and psychosocial treatment of eating disorders (including obesity)
• human and animal behavioral psychopharmacology
• disruptive behavior disorders

We have multiple program areas of clinical excellence, including:

• major depression and bipolar disorders
• anxiety disorders
• schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
• psychiatric disorders of late life
• intermittent explosive disorder and other impulse control disorders
• eating disorders
• childhood and adolecent mood and developmental disorders
• cognitive disorders
• neurobehavioral disorders
• adjustment disorders

Our department has areas of clinical excellence in the following treatment modalities

• cognitive behavioral therapy
• psychodynamic psychotherapy
• electro convulsive therapy (ECT)
• familiy therapy
• group therapy
• dialectical behavioral

Our department provides comprehensive evaluations in the following:

• forensic psychiatry
• neuropsychological assessment
• consultation psychiatry
• inpatient psychiatry
• psycho-social assessment

Department faculty provide training and instruction to:

• Pritzker medical students (and elective students from other medical schools)
• General Psychiatry residents
• Clinical psychology practicum students (externs), interns, and postdoctoral fellows
• NIH supported postdoctoral training fellowship in Psychiatric Genetics
• Social work students on field placements
• University of Chicago College students (undergraduates)
• Undergraduate Students seeking Research and Clincal experience
• University of Chicago graduate students (in biological and social sciences divisions)

Please use the links at the right to explore this Web site and find out more about the Department.
Emil Coccaro, M.D.
Ellen C. Manning Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
 

 

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