• APAL slider

    Our AZ Psychiatry Access Lines (APAL) provide free case consults for pediatric and perinatal providers whose patients have mood and/or substance use disorders. APAL.arizona.edu

  • EpiCenter

    The Early Psychosis Intervention Center (“EPICenter”) is the only five-year program in the nation for young people in the early stages of serious mental illness.

  • Research

    We are dedicated to advancing treatments in psychiatry through innovative research and conveying research skills to the next generation of scientists.

  • CIPN

    Patients with difficult-to-treat depression can received specialized treatment, such as ECT, rTMS, and Esketamine, from our Center for Interventional Psychiatry and Neurotherapeutics.

Message from Dr. Karp

Message from Dr. Karp

We are living in extraordinary times in which leaders in psychiatric medicine are needed more than ever. Social and medical injustice, the dual imperatives to fight racism and make our world more equitable, and for all to have access to personalized healthcare requires creative, well-trained psychiatrist and psychologist leaders to help improve the world through clinical care, education, and research.

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The Department of Psychiatry leads efforts to comprehensively prevent and treat psychiatric disorders, conduct cutting-edge research, and prepare future clinicians through rigorous, experiential education. Our commitment to social justice and anti-racism focuses our dedication to serving Southern Arizona’s diverse patient populations.

News

Study: Scrolling on Your Phone in Bed Could Raise Insomnia Risk by Nearly 60%

A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry found that every hour of screen time in bed results in 24 fewer minutes of sleep and a 59% higher risk of insomnia. To break the habit, researchers recommend not using screens in bed and finding alternative, relaxing activities to wind down at night, such as reading a book or drinking tea. Michael Grandner, PhD, was not involved in the study and is quoted.
Evidence Shows that OPCs are a Key Tool to Reduce Overdose Deaths. Arizona Lawmakers Shouldn’t Ban Them

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry Melody J. Glenn, MD, MFA wrote an opinion piece for the Arizona Capitol Times about the Arizona legislature proposed HB 2798 to prohibit local governments from developing overdose prevention centers, and why Arizona lawmakers shouldn’t ban them.