Mission Statement UMass Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

The UMass Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful environment for its employees, leaders, and the communities we serve. Our diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, and beliefs help us grow, innovate, and provide quality care to our patients.

We strive to promote and provide state-of-the-art, recovery-informed and culturally sensitive psychiatric care, research, education, and community engagement to enhance the mental health of people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond.