Adult Mental Health Division
Mission
Our mission is to foster well-being and resilience in adults facing mental health disorders by advocating for their care, advancing knowledge through discovery and dissemination, and delivering state-of-the-art clinical services. Guided by integrity, compassion, excellence, and a passion for learning, we are dedicated to improving lives through innovative treatment, research, education, and advocacy.
Vision
We aspire to be a global pioneer in transforming the landscape of adult mental health care.
By integrating world-class clinical care, groundbreaking research, and outstanding training, we seek to redefine what is possible in the prevention, understanding, and treatment of psychiatric disorders, ultimately promoting resilience, recovery, and thriving for all adults.
Values
- Excellence: We provide world-class psychiatric care and pursue the highest standards in research, teaching, and clinical service.
- Compassion: We approach every patient, learner, and colleague with empathy, dignity, and respect.
- Innovation: We lead in the development and application of cutting-edge treatments, including neuromodulation and other emerging therapies.
- Equity and Inclusivity: We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that advances social justice, advocacy, and resilience in our community.
- Collaboration: We embrace interprofessional teamwork and community partnerships to maximize impact and support holistic care.
- Lifelong Learning: We cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and growth across clinical, research, and educational endeavors.
Our Work
Clinical Care
We bring state-of-the-art psychiatric care to our community. From our inpatient services to the specialty clinics, we deliver world-class mental health care in every setting. From time-tested therapies to cutting-edge neuromodulation, the University of Minnesota provides the full slate of mental health care options to meet the needs of our patients.
Research
We conduct groundbreaking research to enhance our understanding of psychiatric disorders, to develop new treatments, to prevent their occurrence, and reduce stigma.
Training
We train the next generation of experts for Minnesota and beyond. Our psychiatry residency, psychology and psychiatry fellowships, social work, LMFT, and other graduate training programs stress integrating the genetic, experiential, and ecological factors relevant to all disorders. Learning occurs in the context of cutting-edge science, where information is critically examined in the light of new data and ideas. Effective psychiatric care requires a thorough grounding in scientific knowledge and clinical skills, cultural humility, and a dedication to interprofessionally integrated care. Throughout and across our training programs, our central aim is to impart the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a physician, psychologist, or other mental health provider to sensitively meet the needs of our patients and the various disciplines we serve.
IEWB
Our adult division embraces the values of a diverse academic community and supports our mission of advocacy, equity, and inclusivity. We welcome the growth of our community across different backgrounds. We are committed to diversity in support of social justice and resilience and emphasize inclusiveness and equity in all aspects of our research, education, and clinical endeavors. The Inclusive Excellence and Well-Being (IEWB) committee is integrated within our division to support us and create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our patients, faculty, learners, and colleagues.
C. Sophia Albott, MD, MA
Head of the Division of Adult Mental Health (AMH)
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Andrea Barrett, MPH
Division Administrator, Adult Mental Health
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