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 diversity and unique culture of our state while excelling in education and innovative research to advance mental health, locally and beyond.

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS) strives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture that supports equity, acceptance, and respect for the differences in others. The institution is committed to achieving excellence in fulfilling its mission by utilizing the rich talents of individuals who contribute different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to the work and learning environment and who reflect the varied populations of Louisiana. As such, the institution adopts a definition of diversity that embraces a broad spectrum of human expression and characteristics that include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, social and cultural attributes, abilities, sexual orientation, religion, rural or metropolitan background, military or veteran status, and age. In addition, diversity also includes life experiences, record of service, and other talents and personal attributes that enhance the work and learning atmosphere. LSUHS is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community through the recruitment, enrollment, hiring, and retention/graduation of students, faculty, staff, and leadership who meet this definition of diversity.