• 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 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.

  • 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

  • For All of Us | Humanizing Mental Illness: Understanding Psychosis

    For All of Us | Humanizing Mental Illness: Understanding Psychosis - June 8 @ 1 p.m. Learn more on our events page!

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. 

News

Psychiatry’s Karp elected to national leadership position

Jordan F. Karp, MD, a professor and chair of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Psychiatry, was elected secretary/treasurer for the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Lauren Hartstien, PhD, a sleep and development researcher, is quoted.