Mayo Clinic psychiatrists and psychologists are leaders in the clinical care of mental illnesses in people of all ages. They tailor their care to your exact needs through a team of specialists, which may include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapist and more.
The Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology is integrated into medical and surgical teams across Mayo Clinic. Specialists can provide expert care for the most complex psychiatric conditions, while ensuring that any medical comorbidities are treated by world-class experts.
The Department of Psychiatry and Psychology plays an essential role in Mayo Clinic's mission of inspiring hope and contributing to health and well-being. The team gives the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research. Our highly skilled specialists provide expert care to thousands of adults, teenagers and children who have mental, addictive and emotional disorders.
As one of the largest psychiatric treatment groups in the United States, we have expertise in virtually every aspect of psychiatric medicine, including common, complex and rare conditions. Our nearly 150 psychiatrists and psychologists are supported by several hundred allied health staff, so we can tailor our care to your exact needs.
Mayo Clinic provides you:
- Expertise and experience. Board-certified specialists in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology treat all types of disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction and chronic pain, as well as some of the rarest and most challenging conditions.
- Team approach, tailored to your needs. Mayo Clinic experts offer comprehensive evaluations to assess psychological and physical concerns. A team of medical professionals will work with you to set goals, develop a customized plan based on your needs, and monitor progress.
- Innovative treatments based on the latest research. Experts in psychiatry and psychology actively participate in education and research. This work supports patient care by contributing the latest knowledge and innovative treatments.
- Outstanding care. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked among the Best Hospitals for psychiatry by U.S. News & World Report.
Integrated care
Mayo Clinic's integrated behavioral health approach is an innovative healthcare delivery model that integrates primary care and the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology within the primary care setting.
Specialists in behavioral health work alongside primary care, family medicine and pediatric teams. The goals of this model are to provide cost-effective, accessible, evidence-based behavioral healthcare services to patients across Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic psychiatrists and psychologists become part of the care team for Mayo patients who have psychiatric disorders in addition to other medical problems or diseases. The department works closely with other programs and services at Mayo Clinic, such as:
Services
Everything we do in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology — patient care, education and research — is guided by the primary value that has guided Mayo Clinic for more than a century: The needs of the patient come first.
We tailor our care using a wide variety of services. Note that not all services are available in Arizona or Florida. Please ask about services when you or your referring physician request an appointment.
Inpatient psychiatric units (Minnesota only)
Mayo Clinic psychiatric specialists routinely work with clinicians from other departments. For each individual in our inpatient units, we focus a team of experts on their care. Our approach ensures every patient receives the best possible care, including those with complex and challenging conditions. Read more on the Inpatient psychiatric units page.
Mayo Clinic Depression Center
A member of the National Network of Depression Centers, Mayo Clinic Depression Center offers comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for people of all ages with depression or bipolar disorder. Programs in the center range from intensive inpatient treatment to outpatient consultations with care provided by an integrated team of Mayo Clinic psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers and other specialists with expertise in mood disorders. Read more on the Mayo Clinic Depression Center page.
Pain Rehabilitation Center
To help people with noncancer-related chronic pain regain function and improve their quality of life, the Pain Rehabilitation Center at Mayo Clinic offers adult and pediatric outpatient programs. With nearly 700 patients treated annually, Mayo Clinic has one of the largest adult and pediatric comprehensive pain rehabilitation programs in the country. Longitudinal data shows that most patients maintain the progress made during their programs and experience significant decreases in pain severity and substantial improvements in physical functioning and mood. Read more on the Pain Rehabilitation Center page.
Addiction Treatment Center
Since 1972, Mayo Clinic has been treating people who misuse alcohol and drugs, including illegal drugs and prescription medicines. Addiction treatment programs at Mayo Clinic take an individualized, holistic approach within a respectful, professional environment. Read more on the Addiction Treatment Center page.