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.
On April 16th, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine held a virtual retirement celebration honoring Dr. Mary Jo Fitz-Gerald, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Fitz-Gerald was recognized for her thirty-three years of service to LSUHS.
KSLA12 - EXTENDED INTERVIEW with Dr. James Patterson, professor and chair of psychiatry, LSU Health Shreveport
Dr. James Patterson, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSUHS noted, “As our own community struggles with a growing number of patients suffering from mental disorders including drug addiction, I am deeply grateful for this expansion and modernization of mental health services, which will enhance access and outcomes for these valued citizens.”
Red River Radio's Health Matters episode featured Dr. Jennifer Kosty and Dr. James Patterson discussing head trauma.
Dr. Mary Jo Fitz-Gerald has been elected to the American Psychiatric Association's Assembly to serve as the Recorder.
Dr. McPherson played a major role in alerting Congress to the conditions in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) family residential centers.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport offers a wide variety of Educational Opportunities:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine:
(318) 675-6042
Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship Programs:
(318) 675-6619 theresa.mcann@lsuhs.edu
Psychiatry Resident Clinic:
(318) 626-2445
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Faculty Clinic:
(318) 626-0092
Molecular Neuroscience Research:
Donard Dwyer, PhD
(318) 675-7612
Psychopharmacology Research Clinic:
(318) 429-2160
ssaun1@lsuhsc.edu
by Marcia Baldwin
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