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COVID-19: Vaccine Program | Testing | Visitor Guidelines | Information for Employees MONKEYPOX: UConn Health is NOT currently offering the monkeypox vaccine. Please visit the CT DPH website for more information or contact your health provider directly. Search UConn Health A-Z Department of PsychiatryAreas of Care Adult Child & Adolescent Geriatric Meet Our Team Education & Training Research Alcohol Research Center Family Adversity and Resilience Research Program Mood, Cognition, and Aging Research Program Research Studies Contact Us Contact Us Locations The Department of Psychiatry specializes in research-based psychiatric treatment for people of all ages. Our providers specialize in a wide range of mental health disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with an emphasis on compassionate care. The department also participates in a robust research program with many different studies ranging from depression in adults and the geriatric population, Huntington’s Disease, the effects of stress and trauma on children and families, and more. UConn Health is also home to the Alcohol Research Center , the longest-funded center at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Participate in a Study Emergency/Crisis Service The Emergency/Crisis Service in the UConn John Dempsey Hospital Emergency Department is open 24 hours every day. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, our service can assess and provide all levels of psychiatric care. Learn More About Our Service Areas of Care Adult Child & Adolescent Geriatric Telepsychiatry The Department of Psychology offers telepsychiatry appointments in all of our outpatient clinics. Telepsychiatry allows patients to meet with a psychiatrist from any location of their choosing with privacy and an internet connection. The psychiatrist and the patient communicate using videoconferencing that can be accessed through a computer, smartphone, or tablet. The referral process is the same for both in-person and telepsychiatry visits. Mindfulness Meditation Practicing simple meditations as provided in these 5-, 10-, and 20-minute downloadable audio files can help patients manage anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Listen to the Meditations In the News National Honor for UConn Health’s Dr. Mario Fahed Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in Connecticut Designated at UConn Health Spraying Away Treatment-Resistant Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Read More on UConn Today FIND A PROVIDER REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT FIND A LOCATION ACCESS MYCHART Make an appointment 1-84-GET-UCONN 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, Connecticut 06030 INFORMATION FOR: Patients Visitors Donors/Volunteers Faculty and Staff Researchers Find a Provider Request an Appointment Find a Location Access MyChart Pay Your Bill Price Transparency Careers UConn John Dempsey Hospital UConn Health Express Closing and Cancellations Patient Transfer UConn Health Home Contact Us UConn Home Web Disclaimers and Copyright Non-Discrimination Notice of Privacy Practices ©2021 UConn HealthAreas of Care Adult Child & Adolescent Geriatric Back Meet Our Team Education & Training Research Alcohol Research Center Family Adversity and Resilience Research Program Mood, Cognition, and Aging Research Program Research Studies Back Contact Us Contact Us Locations...