This program provides assessment and acute management of schizophrenia and associated syndromes. The Brain and Behavior Laboratory and the Center for Schizophrenia Research make comprehensive services available. This program evaluates and treats sleep-related problems both independently and as part of the Penn Center for Sleep Disorders. This unit works with patients experiencing symptoms of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep walking and other parasomnias, disorders of sleep-wake cycle, and insomnia associated with depression. This program conducts research into substance abuse and provides evaluation and treatment programs for substance abuse patients.
Treatment encompasses psychotherapy, medication and rehabilitation.
A wide range of research programs are continuously available for eligible patients who are alcohol or drug dependent. This program directs a wide range of inpatient and outpatient clinical research protocols for alcohol and drug dependent patients. Treatments include psychotherapy, medication and rehabilitation. This program specializes in research into the causes and treatments of obesity. Also available are individual and group treatment for eligible obese patients, primarily in conjunction with research projects.