RFMH/Columbia Univeristy Medical Center

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the outcome of our patients by developing and studying new therapeutic strategies, elucidating the brain mechanisms underlying their symptoms, and disseminating evidence-based practices to clinicians and patients. We are examining pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, problem-solving therapy, motivational interviewing, brief supportive therapy, relaxation therapy), and complementary medicine approaches. In collaboration with colleagues at Columbia University and the New York Psychiatric Institute, we conduct brain imaging studies using a range of techniques (positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, functional magnetic resonance imaging). We also conduct epidemiological and services research.