The Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern sponsors diverse clinical research activities, which receive support from federal, state, and local agencies. Research informs us of the causes of mental disorders, brings to patients the newest and best treatments, and creates a fertile environment for clinical training.

The Department's faculty are currently engaged in a broad range of clinical research studies in many areas of psychiatry and psychology, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatrics, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, consult-liaison psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and community outreach services. Our research studies comprise diverse approaches, such as investigations of neurobiological and neuroendocrine processes, brain imaging, and pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments.

Intervention and services research in the Department examines which treatments in what order or combination are safe, effective or indicated for various mental disorders. It also includes studies to establish which policies, practices or procedures are most cost effective or produce the best outcomes for particular patients or disorders.

Faculty members and researchers are board certified by professional organizations such as the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Psychological Association. Additionally, experienced clinicians from the disciplines of nursing and social work are key members of each team.

To learn more about specific researchers and areas of research, and the possibility of participating in a clinical research trial, please choose the links on the left navigation bar.