Psychiatry & Neurosciences Research
Led by Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH, MDiv, Professor and Chair, the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at UC Riverside is a leader in research on mental health, addiction, and neurological care. Faculty conduct studies that range from digital health and trauma-focused interventions to substance use disorder education, immigrant and refugee mental health, and child development, as well as neuropsychology, substance use policy, geriatric psychiatry, medical education, narrative medicine, community models of mutual aid and medical humanities.
Our work is supported by federal and foundation funding and emphasizes translation from science to practice. Through partnerships with schools, pediatric practices, promotoras, and community-based organizations, the department generates impactful knowledge and expands access to care for children, youth, and families across the Inland Empire and beyond.