Research opportunities are available, linking clinical phenomena with molecular genetics and brain-imaging methods. Dr. DePaulo and Kay Jamison, Ph.D. lead a weekly reading seminar reviewing the classic literature of affective disorders and their treatment. Research programs examine the relationship between personality traits and presenting symptoms, and the response of anxiety disorders to specific treatments. This clinic, directed by Paul Rivkin, M.D. and Gerald Nestadt, M.D., has as its focus the systematic evaluation and treatment of patients with the schizophrenic spectrum of illnesses. This clinic is directed by Peter V. Rabins, M.D. and evaluates and treats patients with psychiatric problems related to old age.
Resident participation is optional, but encouraged.
General psychiatric patients with sexual dysfunctions are evaluated and treated. Children and adolescents with gender-identity or other sexual problems are seen in consultation with their families or guardians and in collaboration with staff of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Marital, in-vitro fertilization, and fertility counseling are offered to help deal with the emotional issues involved. This clinic meets weekly for the evaluation and treatment of patients with alcohol and other substance-use disorders. The clinic is linked to inpatient beds available for detoxification, and patients are treated with individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and group therapy, as well as supervised disulfiram and naltrexone prescription.