About
Located in Los Angeles, CA, the Institute provides a collaborative home for preeminent researchers and faculty across many disciplines to study complex human behavior. Their research includes the genetic, biological, behavioral, and sociocultural underpinnings of behavior and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders. This transdisciplinary work leads to breakthroughs and developments of new and effective interventions that improve the lives of those around us and across the world. The Semel Institute's mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the people of California and throughout the world through education and training, translational research, and advancements in the prevention and clinical care of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Insurance & payment
The Semel Institute accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Research
The Semel Institute conducts state-of-the-art basic, clinical, and translational research aimed at improving the care of people with mental illness both locally and globally.
Education
The Office of Education at the Semel Institute houses a variety of clinical and nonclinical training programs and fields of research.
Clinical Care
The Semel Institute, Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital partner to provide clinical care and serve the community.