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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine is a preeminent center of clinical care, scientific research, and academic training dedicated to understanding and treating complex mental health and brain disorders. By integrating cutting-edge neuroscience, psychiatric genetics, and psychological research with compassionate clinical care, the department works to alleviate the burden of mental illness and promote behavioral health across the lifespan.
In close partnership with Stanford Health Care opens in a new tab and Stanford Medicine Children's Health opens in a new tab, our multidisciplinary teams deliver advanced, evidence-based psychiatric and psychological services. From pioneering precision psychiatry therapies to providing specialized outpatient and inpatient care, the department is at the forefront of translating laboratory discoveries into life-changing clinical treatments.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers exceptionally rigorous and comprehensive educational programs designed to train the next generation of psychiatric physicians, clinical psychologists, and scientific investigators:
Psychiatry Residency Programs:
General Psychiatry Residency: A premier program providing comprehensive clinical training in psychopharmacology, diverse psychotherapy modalities, and interdisciplinary care.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship: An integrated program preparing specialists to address the unique mental health needs of children, adolescents, and their families.
Clinical Psychology Training: Offering APA-accredited predoctoral internships and postdoctoral fellowship programs that provide advanced clinical and research training in neuropsychology, health psychology, and child psychology.
Subspecialty Clinical Fellowships: Elite post-graduate training opportunities in highly specialized fields, including Addiction Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Sleep Medicine.
Research Training and Postdoctoral Fellowships: Providing robust research mentorship and funding pathways (including T32 training grants) for early-career scientists and physician-scientists investigating the neurobiological and behavioral foundations of psychiatric disorders.
As a leading powerhouse of psychiatric innovation, the department leads groundbreaking clinical trials and basic science investigations aimed at redefining mental healthcare. Key clinical and research areas include:
Precision Psychiatry and Neuromodulation: Pioneering personalized treatment approaches, including the development of advanced brain stimulation techniques such as the Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy (SNT/SAINT) protocol using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Sleep Medicine and Circadian Biology: Maintaining a historic legacy of leadership in sleep science, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-wake disorders and understanding the fundamental link between sleep, brain health, and psychiatric conditions.
Lifespan Developmental Psychopathology: Investigating the biological, environmental, and social determinants of mental health from infancy through older adulthood, with specialized programs in pediatric anxiety, depression, and geriatric neuropsychiatry.
Addiction Psychiatry and Neurobiology: Deciphering the neural pathways of substance use disorders and behavioral addictions to develop novel pharmacological and behavioral interventions.
Integrated Behavioral Health and Psychotherapy: Advancing evidence-based psychotherapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions, integrated directly into primary and specialty medical care.