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Brian Stafford, MD, Psychiatry, Aurora, CO

BrianStaffordMDMPH

Psychiatry Aurora, CO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Integrative Psychiatry

Founder, Wilderness Is Medicine Founder, Eco-Psyche-Artistry

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  • Office

    13123 E 16th Ave
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 720-777-1234

Summary

  • Dr. Brian Stafford is a psychiatrist who now practices ecotherapy, depth psychotherapy, and guides retreats and wilderness immersions for healthcare providers. He is also a skilled psychedelic session integration specialist and has completed the MAPS/CIIS Clinical Psychedelic Training and Research Program. He lives in Ojai, CA. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He specialized in Psychedelic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Perinatal Mental Health Issues, and Integrated Care. To reach him for personal coaching, mentoring, or to find a retreat, check out www.WildernessIsMedicine.org or www.animas.org

Education & Training

  • California Institute for Integral Studies
    California Institute for Integral Studies CPTR Certificate, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy , 2021 - 2022
  • Animas Valley Institute
    Animas Valley InstituteSoulcraft Apprenticeship and Initiation Program, Eco depth Psychology , 2012 - 2014
  • Tulane School if Medicine
    Tulane School if Medicine Fellowship, 2001 - 2002
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Peds/Psych/Child-Adolescent Psych, 1995 - 2000
  • Tulane University School of Public Health
    Tulane University School of Public HealthMPH, 1992 - 1995
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • University of Colorado, Boulder
    University of Colorado, BoulderNo Degree, English Literature, 0 - 1989
  • Wheaton College - Illinois
    Wheaton College - IllinoisBS, Biochemistry, Minors in English Literature & Biblical Literature, Cum Laude, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1995 - 2001
  • AdventureMedAcute Wilderness Life Support
  • AdventureMedAcute Wilderness Life Support
  • AdventureMedAcute Wilderness Life Support
  • MAPS/CIISPsychedelic -Assisted Therapies and Research

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Colorado Child Psychiatrist in 2012 5280 Magazine, 2012
  • The Anschutz Family Endowed Chair in Healthy Expectations Clinic Children's Hospital Colorado, 2011
  • Top 10 Champion in Perinatal Mental Health American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Review of Wild Mind by Bill Plotkin  
    Stafford, B., J of Ecopsychology, 1/1/2014
  • Integrating Mental Health Services in Primary Care Continuity Clinics: a National CORNET Study  
    Bunik, M, Talmi, A, Stafford, B, Beaty, B, Kempe, A, Dhepyasuwan, N, and J Serwint, Acad Pediatrics, 1/13/2013
  • Immune Regulation and Glucocorticoid Resistance in Minority and Low-Income Pregnant Women  
    Corwin, E, Guo, Y, Pajer, E, Lowe, N., McCarthy, D, Schmiege, S, Weber, M, Pace, T., & B. Stafford., Psychoneuroendocrinology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Pediatric Residency Integrated Survey of Mental Health in Primary Care (PRISM-PC): A National CORNET Study
    Bunik, M., Talmi, A., Stafford, B., Beaty, B. Kempe, Dhepyasuwan, N., Serwint, J.R., Pediatric Academic Societies, Denver, CO, 1/1/2011
  • The Six Essential Spokes for Perinatal Mental Health Systems Development and Integration
    Stafford. B, Marce Society, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/1/2010
  • Postpartum Depression Screening Within a Teaching Clinic with Co-located Mental Health Services
    Bunik M, Talmi A, Rannie M , Beaty B, Asherin R , Watlington T, and Stafford B, Pediatric Academic Societies, Vancouver, B.C., 1/1/2010
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Lectures

  • PAS Symposium: Mental Health integration in Continuity Clinics: Exploring Interdisciplinary Models for Providing Care and Training Residents 
    Denver, CO, 2011; Boston, MA, 2012 - 1/1/2012
  • Emerging Treatment Models for Maternal Mental Health 
    Sacramento, CA - 1/1/2012
  • State of the State in Perinatal Mood Disorders 
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2012
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Depression Help Colorado
    Depression Help ColoradoAugust 10th, 2017