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Why choose UCSF Health for mental health treatment?
Facing a mental or behavioral health disorder can feel scary and overwhelming. If you or a loved one is ready for help, know that you’re not alone. Our psychiatrists provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and individualized treatment for adults with mental, emotional and behavioral health conditions.
Our compassionate team supports your recovery and provides coping tools for growth and resiliency. We treat depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder and many other conditions.
Why choose UCSF Health for mental health treatment?
Facing a mental or behavioral health disorder can feel scary and overwhelming. If you or a loved one is ready for help, know that you’re not alone. Our psychiatrists provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and individualized treatment for adults with mental, emotional and behavioral health conditions.
Our compassionate team supports your recovery and provides coping tools for growth and resiliency. We treat depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder and many other conditions.
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National and regional recognition
We're among the top hospitals in the nation and the best in Northern California for adult psychiatric care, according to U.S. News & World Report.Skilled team
Board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, social workers, nurses and other providers guide your recovery.Gold Seal of Approval
UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for our excellent quality and safety standards.Collaborative approach
Psychiatrists, neurologists and neurosurgeons at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences treat complex psychiatric and neurological diseases.
Our mental and behavioral health services
At UCSF Health, you'll find the full continuum of care to meet you where you are in your recovery. We offer 24/7 assessments and prompt admissions to get you the help you need as quickly as possible.
Our services include:
Acute inpatient care. We offer crisis stabilization services for adults (18 and older) with severe behavioral and emotional disorders. Services include medication management and psychiatric counseling.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP). Our PHP is a highly structured, full-day outpatient program that can provide an alternative to or help people transition from inpatient hospitalization.
Intensive outpatient program (IOP). Our IOP is a half-day outpatient program that provides continued support and allows you to manage daily responsibilities, such as work or school.
Tailored programs. We offer mental health services tailored to the unique needs of specific groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community, older adults and women.
Specialized treatments. We offer advanced care for people with depression and other behavioral health conditions that haven't responded to other treatments. These therapies include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). We also provide specialty care for patients experiencing weight changes or binge eating due to psychiatric symptoms or medications.
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Bibhav Acharya, MD
PsychiatryKripa Balaram, MD
Psychiatry
Reneé L. Binder, MD
Forensic Psychiatry • Psychiatry
Excellence in psychiatric care
Rated high-performing hospital for psychiatry care
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Psychiatric Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Tic Disorders
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Integrative Psychotherapy
Accreditations & memberships
Joint Commission Accreditation
The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval demonstrates that we meet rigorous quality and safety standards set by the nation's foremost health care accreditation organization.
Research initiatives
UCSF Department of Psychiatry ResearchOpens in a new window
The UCSF Department of Psychiatry brings together experts from several disciplines to investigate many aspects of mental illness and health. They are dedicated to improving the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.