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David Brent, MD, Psychiatry, Pittsburgh, PA

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Psychiatry • Pittsburgh, PA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Academic Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics & Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3811 Ohara St
    Ste 274
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-246-5325
    Fax+1 412-647-5551

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1978 - 1982
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    University of Colorado School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1974 - 1975
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1978 - 2024
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1976 - 1983
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Pittsburgh Magazine Castle Connolly, 2005-2011
  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • American Psychiatric Association Publishing  
    Antoine Douaihy, David Brent, Tina Goldstein, Aleksandra A Foxwell, National Institutes of Health
  • Assessment of a Person-Level Risk Calculator to Predict New-Onset Bipolar Spectrum Disorder in Youth at Familial Risk  
    David A. Brent, Rasim Diler, Dara Sakolsky, David J. Kupfer, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • CHOP, University of Pittsburgh Researchers Demonstrate Modified Health Questionnaire Is Better at Predicting Suicidal Behavior Among Teens
    CHOP, University of Pittsburgh Researchers Demonstrate Modified Health Questionnaire Is Better at Predicting Suicidal Behavior Among TeensNovember 1st, 2024
  • How Do You Actually Help a Suicidal Teen?
    How Do You Actually Help a Suicidal Teen?May 17th, 2023
  • Pitt Psychiatry Awarded $16.2M National Institute of Mental Health Center Grant Focused on Addressing Adolescent Suicide, with Focus on Black and Hispanic Youth
    Pitt Psychiatry Awarded $16.2M National Institute of Mental Health Center Grant Focused on Addressing Adolescent Suicide, with Focus on Black and Hispanic YouthSeptember 6th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • 2/2-Brief CBT For Pediatric Anxiety And Depression In Primary CareNational Institute Of Mental Health2010–2012
  • 3/4-Prevention Of Depression: Impact On The Transition To Early AdulthoodNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
  • 1/2-Familial Pathways To Early-Onset Suicide AttemptNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
  • Impact Of Sudden Parental Death On Children And FamiliesNational Institute Of Mental Health2008–2012
  • Randomized Clinical Trial Of A Novel Psychotherapy For Childhood DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2011
  • Clinical Research Training In Child PsychiatryNational Institute Of Mental Health1992–2011
  • Prevention Of Depression In At-Risk AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2007
  • Treatment Of Ssri-Resistant Depression In AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health2005–2006
  • Impact Of Parental Suicide In Children And FamiliesNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
  • Familial Pathways To Early-Onset Suicide AttemptsNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
  • Acisr - Early-Onset Mood &Anxiety DisorderNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
  • Treatment Of SSRI Resistant Depression In AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health2000–2004
  • Rupp-PiNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2003
  • Core--Research Network DevelopmentNational Institute Of Mental Health2002
  • Core--Principal ResearchNational Institute Of Mental Health2002
  • Core--OperationsNational Institute Of Mental Health2002
  • Core--ClinicalNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2002
  • Familial Pathways To Early-Onset Suicide AttemptsNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001
  • Core--Treatment FacilityNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001
  • Core--Clinical FacilityNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001
  • Cadprc For Early Onset Affective And Anxiety DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001
  • Adolescent Depression--Treatment And OutcomeNational Institute Of Mental Health1996–1997
  • Suicide--A Neurobiological And Psychosocial StudyNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1995
  • Depressed Adolescent Suicide AttemptersNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1995
  • Adolescent Suicidal Behavior Family Study &Follow-UpNational Institute Of Mental Health1994
  • Psychiatric Effects Of Exposure To SUICIDE: A Follow-UpNational Institute Of Mental Health1992–1994
  • Adolescent Suicidal Behavior Family Study And Follow-UpNational Institute Of Mental Health1993
  • Youth Suicide--A Neurobiological &Psychosocial StudyNational Institute Of Mental Health1992–1993
  • Depressed Adolescent Suicide Attempters: Clinical TrialNational Institute Of Mental Health1991–1993
  • Adolescent Suicide &Suicidal Behavior: A Family StudyNational Institute Of Mental Health1989–1992
  • Psychiatric Effects Of Exposure To Suicide In YouthNational Institute Of Mental Health1989–1991
  • Neuropsychiatric Disorders In Children With EpilepsyNational Institute Of Mental Health1985–1987

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