Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior The Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at UCI School of Medicine seeks to advance understanding, prevention and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting children, adolescents and adults through education, training, research and clinical care. Psychiatry & Human Behavior About Us Message from the Chair Contact Us Education & Training Clerkship & Electives Residency Program Fellowship Programs Research Faculty & Labs Clinical Expertise ALIGN Committee Faculty Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Psychiatry & Human Behavior: Home About Us Education & Training Research Clinical Expertise ALIGN Committee Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior As a world-class academic psychiatry department, we are committed to providing exceptional education and training, high-impact translational and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care. Message from the Chair Cameron Carter Elected into the National Academy of Medicine Cameron S. Carter, MD, distinguished professor and chair of the UC Irvine School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, has been elected into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). One of the nation's highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, the NAM chose Carter for his pioneering work in cognitive neuroscience and psychiatry. Read the story News Aug 10, 2026 | Medical Xpress Different Inflammatory Processes Tied to the Same Alzheimer's Disease-Related Brain Shrinkage and Memory Loss In the News UCI School of Medicine Psychiatry & Human Behavior Aug 06, 2026 | Parade Why Quitting Antidepressants 'Cold Turkey' Causes a Shock To Your Body, says Psychiatrists In the News UCI School of Medicine Psychiatry & Human Behavior Jul 30, 2026 | PsyPost Scientists are Using Biological Markers to Take the Guesswork Out of Depression Treatment In the News UCI School of Medicine Psychiatry & Human Behavior Anatomy & Neurobiology View All News Events There are no upcoming events. View Past Events Patient Care For information on patient care, please visit our healthcare website. There, you will find comprehensive information on patient care services, including details on our dedicated healthcare providers, cutting-edge practices and compassionate approach to patient care. PSYCHIATRY SERVICES