• 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.

  • EpiCenter

    The Early Psychosis Intervention Center (“EPICenter”) is one of a few four-year programs in the nation for young people in the early stages of serious mental illness.

  • APAL slider

    The 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 | 888-290-1336

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. The vital imperative for all to have access to personalized, compassionate, and empathetic healthcare requires creative, well-trained leaders in psychiatry and psychology 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 non-discrimination focuses our dedication to serving Southern Arizona’s unique patient populations. 

Events

Psychiatry Grand Rounds: Trainee Presentations
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 12:00pm

News

Noshene Ranjbar, MD
UA doctor says Iranians are relieving wartime stress with mind-body medicine

Noshene Ranjbar, MD, has trained more than 100 people in Iran on how to facilitate skill groups in mind-body medicine. Now they’re using those skills sessions to relieve stress in a time of war.
Parent with newborn baby
Advancing Mental Health for Women & Children

The conference on Jan. 17 will empower primary and behavioral health care providers to confidently care for perinatal and child and adolescent patients living with psychiatric disorders.