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Richard Veith, MD
Professor and Chair
The University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences serves a critical "safety net" role as a major provider of mental health services for the underserved and disadvantaged in the region. It has a distinguished history of training the psychiatric providers who serve the region and a national role in developing academic leaders. The psychiatry residency program and psychology internship program are highly competitive and attract among the most talented trainees in the country.

Importantly, the Department is well positioned to address key issues confronting the future of psychiatry. It is internationally recognized as a leader in developing models of delivering psychiatric care in the primary care and medical specialty setting. The majority of individuals needing psychiatric assistance are seen in primary care settings, by non-psychiatrists. Increasing the availability of quality mental health services in primary care settings greatly improves overall access to mental health care and helps to de-stigmatize psychiatric disorders.

The Department has the largest faculty of geriatric psychiatrists in the country and is a recognized leader in geriatric clinical training. Department faculty members direct the UW Alzheimer Center and VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center. These programs have made major advances in the molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative disorders of the brain in late life. The aged, particularly those over age 80, represent the fasting growing segment of the US population.


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The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is committed to investigating the causes and treatments of mental illnesses. Psychiatry and Psychology training programs and faculty research programs are looking for ways to fund crucial projects. Please consider partnering with them in the effort to understand and treat these complex and devastating disorders.

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Department Scope and Accomplishments

  • 180 Faculty, 350 Volunteer Faculty, 200 Staff, 80 Resident Trainees

  • Locations include: Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System of Seattle and Tacoma American Lake, Spokane, Boise

  • $33 Million in grants and contracts per year


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