Community
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences recognizes the importance of dedicated outreach for the early detection and effective treatment of psychiatric disorders. Many of our faculty members are actively involved with the community at various levels. Some of the faculty members and their programs are listed below:
Daryn Richerter, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
- Creator and clinical director of Ravenswood's Integrated Behavioral Health Program in East Palo Alto.
(https://www.ravenswoodfhc.org/index.php/services/integrated_behavioral_health)
- Psychiatrist for the Center for Survivors of Torture at AACI in San Jose where we provide mental health services to refugees and survivors of political violence.
(https://cst.aaci.org)
- Faculty adviser to the Mental Health Program at the Arbor Free Clinic (Stanford Medical School)
(https://arbor.stanford.edu)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Through the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program, department clinicians and residents collaborate with the Palo Alto Unified School District to provide direct intervention at local high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. In collaboration with district staff, program participants devise appropriate remedial and treatment services for children and adolescents with psychiatric difficulties.
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