Psychiatry
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With expert help and support, you can achieve and maintain good, balanced mental health.
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa is renowned for its expertise in caring for individuals suffering from major mental illness. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational and recreational therapists, and social workers who are dedicated to helping patients reach their potential and lead happy, productive lives.
From inpatient to outpatient, we provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, adults and older adults in a safe, comfortable, and confidential setting.
Learn more about our additional services:
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Psychology
Eating Disorder Program
Huntington’s Disease
Psychotic Disorders
Addiction Medicine
Wellness, Prevention and Intervention Services
Women's Wellness and Counseling Service
Family Medicine Psychiatry
Why Choose Us?
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa offers the most comprehensive mental health services in the state. Skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational and recreational therapists, and social workers comprise multidisciplinary teams that provide state-of-the-art care for patients.
- The department was the first psychiatric department to be established west of the Mississippi River.
- The department is made up of more than 80 full-time faculty members who provide national and international leadership on a range of psychiatric disorders and disciplines.
- The department is ranked #19 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, has over 65 research initiatives in progress, and publishes over 150 scientific papers annually.
- The department pioneered the use of brain imaging technology to better understand the physiological changes that surround psychiatric disorders.
Academics and Research
The Department of Psychiatry is committed to transforming the understanding, prevention, detection, and treatment of major mental illness through its extensive research and educational initiatives.
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