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Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse community of staff and faculty dedicated to our mission. It is comprised of over 300 regular, affiliate, and volunteer clinical faculty, working at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, and the VA Medical Center, as well as at the Department of Corrections and the Colorado Mental Health Institutes at Pueblo & Ft. Logan. Currently, the general adult psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 45 positions, the child and adolescent psychiatry residency is ACGME accredited for 14 positions, the addiction psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 3 positions, the consult-liaison psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 3 positions and the forensic psychiatry fellowship is ACGME accredited for 4 positions. The department is dedicated to serving a community in which we value all people and have a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion in our clinical, research, treatment and educational activities.
Dr. Neill Epperson
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
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UCHealth's Integrated Transgender Program is a 2019 One Colorado Ally Award recipient
Sep 23, 2019 byIntegrated care clinic enables transgender patients to see all of their providers in the same visit.Full story -
Local Foundations Band Together to Expand Childhood Mental Health Workforce
Sep 12, 2019 byFive Colorado-based philanthropic funders came together in a tremendous effort to address the state’s workforce shortage related to infant and early childhood mental health.Full story -
UCHealth dedicates more than $100 million for behavioral health care
Sep 4, 2019 byEarlier today, UCHealth announced a significant investment that will bolster behavioral health care for patients throughout our state.Full story -
Dr. Sarah Burgamy APA Citizen Psychologist Award
Sep 3, 2019 byCongratulations Sarah Burgamy on receiving the inaugural Dr. Sarah Burgamy APA Citizen Psychologist Award!Full story -
The Best of Us: Jon
Aug 9, 2019 byJon Blank underwent deep brain stimulation to help control his obsessive-compulsive disorder. Today, he’s reaching new heights on his snowboard, earning his master’s degree and feeling happiness for the first time in years. Watch Jon’s journey and subscribe to the Best of Us channel to see more extraordinary stories.Full story -
The Importance of the Mental Side of Healing
Jul 10, 2019 byBruce Gordon was in incredible shape. Suddenly he was sweating and had tightness in his chest. He couldn't believe he was having a heart attack. Something Bruce had always feared would happen. After his experience, he now understands the importance of taking care of your mental health as much as your physical health.Full story