Department of Psychiatry

A Century of Improving Mental Health Care at Michigan

Leading in advancing mental and behavioral health by integrating compassionate clinical care, groundbreaking research and transformative education to support the well-being of individuals, families and communities.

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Leading Psychiatry Care & Research

For more than 100 years, the Department of Psychiatry at U-M Medical School has been a leader in treating mental health disorders and advancing research in psychiatry. We provide both inpatient and outpatient clinical services. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals brings their diverse expertise to support patients during critical times of psychiatric need.

We aim to lead mental and behavioral health advancements by integrating research, clinical care and education to promote well-being for individuals, families and communities.

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Psychiatry Information for Patients

In a mental health emergency, call or text 988 to reach the national suicide & crisis lifeline

About

Learn more about the Department of Psychiatry's history, lectureships and faculty recruitment.

Programs

Our Psychiatry Programs advance mental and behavioral health through innovation, education and exceptional care.

Research

Multidisciplinary research advancing mental health through collaboration, discovery and training.

Education

We offer a wide range of multidisciplinary training experiences, led by specialty leaders.

Patient Care

We provide inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization clinical services, supporting patients during critical periods of psychiatric need.

People

A broad spectrum of experts guides our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to advance mental and behavioral health and well-being through compassionate care, innovative research and transformative education. We envision a world where every individual can thrive mentally and emotionally, supported by accessible, evidence-based care and a community dedicated to well-being.
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Your Gift is invaluable

Philanthropy makes a significant contribution toward a wide range of clinical, research, and educational opportunities here in Psychiatry. We rely on supporters like you who make a vital impact on our mission to transform lives every day.

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Get Involved in Research

We need you to partner with our researchers. Research is critical to increasing our knowledge of mental illness and addiction. Our research depends upon the involvement of research volunteers living with a mental health condition and/or healthy people.

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    Webinars & Podcasts

    Tune in for practical tips from our mental health experts and lived experience individuals.

    Featured News & Stories

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    Philanthropy News

    Foundation gift inspires additional gifts to strengthen youth mental health care

    A $100,000 gift from the Annapurna Foundation is sparking a new U-M Health effort to ensure more Michigan youth receive mental health treatments proven to help them recover.
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    Department News

    Monica Starkman, M.D., contributes two new articles to Psychology Today's On Call

    Dr. Monica Starkman publishes two new articles about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis in the Psychology Today's On Call
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    Health Lab

    A tragedy and a trial shine a spotlight on new moms’ mental health

    The Lindsay Clancy trial shines a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and other forms of perinatal mental health issues; treatment and education are vital and available
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    Department News

    From the lab to the wild: Shelly Flagel’s research on brain, behavior, and the environment

    Explore how Shelly Flagel studies wild capuchin monkeys to uncover why reward cues shape vulnerability to addiction, ADHD, OCD and PTSD.
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    Department News

    Check out The Pulse, Psychiatry's e-newsletter, with news, events, and more for this fall

    Pulse September 2026 edition
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    Health Lab

    How to improve mental health safety on social media – not just for young people

    With social media companies losing or settling court cases about their products' impact on young peoples' mental health, experts offer tips for reducing impacts for those who use the platforms.
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    Health Lab

    What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?

    The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has extended public comment on proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH and has rescheduled three other synthetic opioids, effectively removing them the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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    Department News

    Policy Impact Snapshot: Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment Through Incentive-Based Care

    Dr. Lara Coughlin’s research on substance use disorders and addiction care informs policy and practice at the local, state, and national levels.
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    Department News

    Helen Burgess, Ph.D., quoted in BBC story "The sleep habits that help you wake up without an alarm"

    The sleep habits that help you wake up without an alarm

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    Resources and information for current Department of Psychiatry faculty, staff and learners.

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