Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine!
We encourage you to explore the LSU Health Shreveport Department of Psychiatry website and learn more about our comprehensive programs in psychiatric treatment, education and mental health research.
Our Vision is to lead the region in promoting mental wellbeing with compassionate, person-centered care that integrates the unique culture of our state while excelling in education and innovative research to advance mental health, locally and beyond.
TRAIN WITH US
We offer 3 GME programs:
PATIENT CARE
Our mission is to teach, heal and discover in order to advance the mental wellbeing of our community, Louisiana and beyond. Learn more about Patient Services.
RESEARCH
We have a robust research program focused on the study of a large number of mental health issues, treatment and interventions. Learn more about our researchers and their research.
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Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Advancing the Mental Wellbeing of our Community
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
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Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
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