Psychiatry

Wright State University, Premier Health appoint experienced physician to first-ever dual leadership role

Raj Mitra to serve as both dean and chief academic officer

Raj Mitra will lead ground-breaking initiatives through a more integrated delivery of academic and clinical services at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health. Continue reading

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine participating in statewide mental health study

Faculty members in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine are participating in a statewide initiative to understand the risk factors that trigger mental health problems and how to prevent and treat those illnesses. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine psychiatrist Brian Merrill receives national education award

Brian Merrill, associate professor of psychiatry at the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, received the Roeske Teaching Award from the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading

Wright State honors researchers at inaugural Excellence in Grantsmanship awards

The Excellence in Grantsmanship awards celebrate Wright State faculty who have been awarded more than $1 million in funding over the past five years. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine Dean Margaret Dunn retires

Brenda Roman, associate dean of medical education and professor of psychiatry, will serve as interim dean of the School of Medicine. Continue reading

Aaron Patterson serves patients at New York City’s Mount Sinai Beth Israel during coronavirus pandemic

Boonshoft School of Medicine grad Aaron Patterson uses technology to ensure hospital patients can connect with caregivers and family members. Continue reading

Department of Psychiatry responds to pandemic with virtual efforts

Department of Psychiatry at the Boonshoft School of Medicine uses telepsychiatry to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

Department of Psychiatry moves near Wright State University campus

The Department of Psychiatry has openings for adult, child and adolescent patients seeking weekly psychotherapy sessions. Continue reading

Julie Gentile ’96 named chair of psychiatry

Julie Gentile ’96 has been named chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Psychiatry resident uses telepsychiatry to reach patients

Nita Bhatt treated patients through the Ohio Telepsychiatry Project, which provides access to care for people in remote areas who are affected by mental illness and developmental disabilities. Continue reading