The Yale Department of Psychiatry is a world leader in patient care, research, and education. Our department prides itself on its diverse and talented faculty, including a cadre of compassionate clinicians, inter-disciplinary teams of talented investigators, and numerous committed and dedicated teachers, as well as a network of able alumni that remain vital to our missions. As a department, we not only provide the highest quality of patient care, but also lead the nation in discoveries that are transforming our understanding and treatment of mental illness and addiction.
Study Sheds Light on Social Drivers That Increase Risk of Suicide
January 31st 2025Yale School of Medicine and VA Connecticut Healthcare System researchers compared social determinants of health in relation to the risk of suicide, a major global public health issue and one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
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Yale-Led Study Will Compare Effectiveness of IV Ketamine and Esketamine Nasal Spray
January 30th 2025Patients are now being recruited for a study to compare the effectiveness of IV ketamine and esketamine nasal spray (otherwise known as Spravato) for people who suffer from treatment-resistant depression.
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