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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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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Upcoming Events

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10 21 2026 5:30 pm 10 21 2026 - 8:15 pm

20th Annual Prechter Lecture: Celebrating Legacy and the Future

Join the 20th Annual Prechter Lecture, a free public event reflecting on two decades of bipolar disorder research, education and innovation.

Featured News & Stories

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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 announced it will place non-botanical products containing 7-OH on Schedule I, joining 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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Health Lab

Depression in OBGYN residents needs more attention, study suggests

New onset depression in obstetrics and gynecology residents in their intern year is common and often untreated, and linked to depression history, higher work hours and less sleep.

Department News

Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative Fall 2026 Newsletter

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Research News

Emily Kautz, M.A., nominated for inaugural Michigan Medicine award

Emily Kautz, M.A., was nominated for a Michigan Medicine award for transforming access to bipolar disorder care through collaboration and practical innovation.

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Research News

Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., featured on ‘Healthy Minds’ to discuss managing bipolar disorder

Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., of the Prechter Program discusses managing bipolar disorder in Season 11 of BBRF’s public television series “Healthy Minds.”

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Department News

Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them. - Dr. Lauren Gerlach is quoted in this NPR article

Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them - Dr. Lauren Gerlach is quoted in this NPR article

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Department News

Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative at the forefront of vital mental health care

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Department News

Families Weigh Risks and Rewards of Life Online - Dr. Jane Harness interviewed by WJR

Dr. Jane Harness interviewed by WJR

Department News

Stephan Taylor, M.D., quoted in Ars Technica story, "Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus"

Stephan Taylor, M.D., was interviewed by Ars Technica about the case of a bipolar man’s ChatGPT use which led to AI psychosis and a suicide attempt

Psychiatry Internal Website

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

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