Behavioral & Mental Health Care

Emergency Help Available 24/7

For a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call the San Diego Crisis Line at 888-724-7240 for confidential, free support.

UC San Diego Health Emergency Departments

If you or a loved one is struggling with a behavioral mental health condition, you are not alone.

These conditions are common and treatable. Look to us to compassionately diagnose and treat your behavioral or mental health condition. UC San Diego Health's mental health professionals are experts in their fields, actively working to advance evidence-based care.

General & Specialty Care Programs

As part of an academic medical system, we offer a broad range of programs to comprehensively care for all types of mental health conditions. These programs offer you a higher level of expertise and care than is generally available at community hospitals and medical centers.

General Psychiatry Services Our general psychiatry services are a good starting point for individuals with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. If you need more intensive or specialized care, your provider can refer you to the appropriate specialty program.

Child and Teen Psychiatric Care

Treatment-Resistant Depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ketamine and ECT for treatment-resistant depression

Eating Disorder Care

First-Episode Psychosis Program

Mental Health Care for UCSD Students

Senior Behavioral Health Program

Substance Use Disorder Care

Women's Reproductive Mental Health Care

When to See a Mental Health Professional

Behavioral and mental health conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated. You are encouraged to seek professional help if you feel "off" or have any of the following:

Anxiety or depression
Attention or concentration difficulties
Changes in sleep and appetite
Changes in behavior or personality
Social withdrawal or loss of interest in appearance

Mental Health Care Services

We offer a range of services to meet your specific needs and preferences, including:

Comprehensive psychiatric and psychological evaluations
Medication treatment and management
Individual psychotherapy
Specialized group therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mentalization-based therapy
Memory disorder testing and care
Neuropsychological testing
Inpatient psychiatric care (hospitalization) for people needing the highest level of mental health care
Integrated behavioral health care, or short-term therapy for common mental health concerns for primary care patients.

Behavioral Health Plans Accepted

We accept behavioral health insurance and most insurance plans that are offered to UC San Diego Health employees. You're encouraged to verify that UC San Diego Health is an in-network provider.

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Clinical Trials

Advancing Care for Behavioral and Mental Health

UC San Diego Health clinicians are actively researching ways to improve behavioral and mental health care. By joining a clinical trial, you may receive a new behavioral and mental health treatment before it's available to the public. If your condition has not responded to standard therapies, talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial could be right for you.

Find a Clinical Trial