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The Division of Psychology is committed to enhancing care for mental illness through evidence-based interventions and performing research to advance those interventions.
We are also training tomorrow’s investigators and providers to continue this critical work. Our large, diverse group of researchers, clinicians, and educators study many neuropsychiatric conditions, including, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and related conditions, depression, suicidal ideation and behavior, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
We provide trainees with a full spectrum of psychology training experiences, ranging from pre-doctoral externships to highly specialized research and clinical post-doctoral experiences. We offer individualized training experiences that allow trainees to pursue areas they’re most interested in.
We provide a full range of therapeutic and consultative services for people of all ages — from psychological and neuropsychological assessments, individual and group psychotherapy to computerized cognitive training, and more. Some of our experts specialize in women's issues, HIV-related problems, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, and other areas.
We’re deeply invested in studying technology that can help eliminate challenges in cognition and everyday functioning that occur in mental illness, traumatic brain injury and age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. We also work with healthy older people to improve skills needed to do various daily tasks that require utilization of technology, such as online shopping and banking, using video conferencing software, or navigating health care-related functions like making appointments or refilling prescriptions.
We developed a software program called the Functional Skills Assessment and training program (FUNSAT), which is being developed in collaboration with a UM-based start-up known as i-Function (i-Function.com). FUNSAT uses innovative, evidence-based skills assessment and training to enhance people’s abilities. FUNSAT has been shown to be able to identify skills challenges in need of remediation in many different populations, including healthy older people, older people with Mild Cognitive impairment, people with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, as well as young adults with autism spectrum conditions.
Our research is dedicated to developing innovative solutions like FUNSAT to make a difference in people’s lives. We continue to deepen our understanding of cognitive impairment and how we can enhance our patients’ mental and emotional well-being — breakthroughs that let people live the best quality of life possible. Trainees gain experience through a full range of research and clinical learning opportunities, guided and mentored by a talented, accomplished team.