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Division of Population Behavioral Health
The UCLA Department of Psychiatry Division of Population Behavioral Health facilitates the integration of behavioral health services, research and education into healthcare, community and home settings. By working closely with behavioral health and healthcare providers, the division implements a variety of programs to provide integrated care and reduce the burden of mental health disorder for individuals and families. These programs and initiatives are based on effective strategies and treatment models that have been implemented and developed by the expert clinical faculty at UCLA.
This division responds to changing national and health system priorities and represents a partnership between the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and UCLA Behavioral Health Associates.
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Centers & Programs
- UCLA Nathanson Family Resilience Center
- An academic center combining research and services for the whole family. The center bridges the gap between research and practice to help families become more resilient in the face of challenges.
- UCLA Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Support (CARES) Center
- An academic center providing training, research, and community resources to help clinicians, school staff, and parents recognize the early signs of childhood anxiety and enhance family and community resilience.
- UCLA Behavioral Health Checkup
- The Behavioral Health Checkup allows patients to complete behavioral health assessments with ease on a tablet computer or other web-enabled device. Contact us for more information about using the Behavioral Health Checkup in your clinic.
- Training Institute
- The Division offers training in evidence-based practices that are trauma informed, including FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress).
Contact the Division of Population Behavioral Health
- Marleen Castaneda, Administrator - mcastaneda@mednet.ucla.edu | 310-794-9584
- Patricia Lester, MD - plester@mednet.ucla.edu | 310-794-3227
- Jessica Jeffrey, MD, MPH, MBA - jjeffrey@mednet.ucla.edu | 310-825-5263