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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

About

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is dedicated to delivering advanced, evidence-based psychiatric and psychological care, alongside education and research, to the Brazos Valley and the broader Central Texas community. Our mental health professionals and trainees offer outstanding care and engage in pioneering research to uncover and address the biological, psychological, and socio-environmental underpinnings of mental illnesses and brain disorders. We are leaders in providing psychiatric treatment, education, research, and training tailored to the community's needs.

The department is deeply engaged in research concerning mental health disorders, with potential opportunities for participation.

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Upcoming and Important Events

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Clinical

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers patient care through its outpatient psychiatry clinic and a telebehavioral care network. With a specialization in delivering top-tier mental health services both in-person and through remote technology, the department focuses on reaching rural communities to bridge mental health gaps. The forthcoming Texas A&M Interprofessional Practice Plan is set to enhance psychiatric and mental health services, thereby increasing behavioral health accessibility for the people of Texas and students at Texas A&M University.

Research

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences advances our understanding of the brain-behavioral processes underlying psychiatric disorders and human behavior by engaging in basic and applied neuroscience and psychological research.

Education & Training

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is dedicated to educating and training the upcoming generation of medical professionals, which includes medical students, psychiatric residents, and trainees in related fields. Our involvement in medical school education is crucial for providing future physicians with a comprehensive understanding of the biobehavioral aspects of medical care, grounded in the fundamental principles of clinical neuroscience. Our residency program aims to train the next generation of physician-scientists who will be responsible for providing the highest quality of psychiatric care and conducting neuroscience research in Texas. Additionally, our training program for allied disciplines, such as social work, psychology, nursing, and physician assistance, reflects our dedication to multidisciplinary care as a fundamental aspect of behavioral health delivery.

Faculty & Staff

Meet our dedicated team members.

Telebehavioral Care Program

Texas A&M Telebehavioral Care offers the behavioral health expertise of the Texas A&M School of Medicine to patients at their convenience. Behavioral health care is a crucial component in improving patient health outcomes. Appointments are facilitated through secure videoconferencing technology, enabling the provision of mental health care services across Texas. Patients have the flexibility to connect with their provider via phone, mobile devices, local resource hubs, or within the clinical spaces of their own health providers.

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Community Outreach

Discover more about the Community Outreach initiatives of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.