Adult Anxiety Disorders

An interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and trainees at all career stages collaborate within the Rachel Upjohn Building, directly above our clinic. This includes undergraduate students getting their first exposure to serious science, graduate students doing their PhD dissertation work, postdoctoral fellows from a variety of disciplines preparing for independent research careers, junior faculty in the early stages of their own program development, and senior faculty who are national and international leaders in trauma and stress research. 

This close connection supports continuous exchange between research and patient care, ensuring the latest discoveries inform treatment and providing rich educational opportunities for students, fellows, and junior faculty committed to advancing the field of anxiety and trauma research.

Research is at the core of our program in the U-M Medical School Department of Psychiatry, with a broad focus encompassing trauma, stress, and anxiety. Our team investigates the psychobiology, genetics, and treatment of anxiety disorders—including PTSD, OCD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias—using basic science studies, neuroimaging, and translational research. 

Our laboratories examine neural, cognitive, and physiological processes that shape mental health, integrating findings from genetic assays, neuroendocrinology, and real-world community research. We also explore the science of psychotherapy, neuropsychopharmacology, and the long-term effects of stress and trauma across the lifespan.