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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Psychiatry & Human Behavior: Home About Us Education & Training Research Clinical Expertise Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Support UCI—Cast Your Vote U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with Doximity, has opened its annual physician survey to help determine the 2025-2026 America’s Best Hospitals and specialty rankings. If you are an eligible board-certified physician, we encourage you to participate in the U.S. News survey and show your support by selecting UCI Medical Center in your specialty. Vote Now Find out more about Eligibility and Information. 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 Awarded the 2024 Goldman-Rakic Prize Cameron S. Carter, MD, distinguished professor and chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, has been awarded the 2024 Goldman-Rakic Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Cognitive Neuroscience Research. This award celebrates excellence in neurobiological research at the cellular, physiological and/or behavioral levels that may lead to a greater understanding of the underlying cognitive neuroscience of psychiatric disease. Read the story Welcoming Diego Pizzagalli to UCI Leading psychiatry researcher Diego A. Pizzagalli joins UCI School of Medicine to build a world-class, transdisciplinary depression research institute. He will also hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior. LEARN MORE William Bunney Recognized for Lifetime Achievement in Clinical Research William Bunney, MD, was the Winner of the 2024 School of Medicine Lifetime Research Achievement Award in Clinical Research. Learn more News Mar 03, 2025 | UCI News Demystifying depression Features & Briefs UCI School of Medicine Psychiatry & Human Behavior Jan 22, 2025 | Irvine Standard UCI psychiatrist praises the benefits of social connections In the News UCI School of Medicine Psychiatry & Human Behavior Jan 13, 2025 | The Transmitter Fleeting sleep interruptions may help brain reset In the News UCI School of Medicine Psychiatry & Human Behavior View All News Events Apr 23, 2025 Resident & Fellow Research Showcase 2025 May 9, 2025 UCI Center for Neuropolitics Lecture Series: Political Incivility, Threat and Polarized Politics View All Events Patient Care For information on clinical care, please visit our healthcare website. There, you will find comprehensive information on our services, including details about our center and clinic locations. PSYCHIATRY SERVICES