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Mental Health

Office of the Executive Dean for Research
Our mental health research focuses on understanding and treating mental health disorders. We aim to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive studies, clinical trials, and therapeutic interventions, addressing the complex challenges of mental health.

Faculty and staff are engaged in projects related to depression and bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, children and adolescent mental health, substance abuse, medication adherence and genomics. 

Our research group is also deeply involved in researching the impacts of aging, neuroinflammation, and technology on mental health, including assessments, therapeutics and mechanisms.

Mental Health Task Force Chair

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Barbara J Coffey, M.D.

Barbara J. Coffey, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Profile
Biography: Barbara J. Coffey, M.D., M.S. is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She has held the position of Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since October 1, 2017 and Director of the University of Miami Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence...
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