What Is the Psychiatric Research Institute?
The UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute is a one-of-a-kind facility, created to treat and study various forms of mental illness. Our highly qualified staff has the experience and knowledge necessary to care for patients of all ages, no matter what kind of challenges they are facing.
Our Vision
We will provide psychiatric leadership for Arkansas by supporting robust research and training programs that enable the delivery of cutting-edge diagnostic and specialty mental health services not available elsewhere in the state, while partnering across the care continuum to improve access to and the quality of behavioral health care available through community-based providers.
Our Mission
To improve mental health for individuals and families in Arkansas and beyond through the integration of outstanding education, research, clinical care and service.




