Forensic Psychiatry Residency Program

Founded in 1966, the Connecticut Mental Health Center cares for more than 5,000 people a year in a variety of services. CMHC treats individuals suffering from severe and persistent psychosis, depression, anxiety, addictions and those with co-existing mental health and addiction problems. CMHC also operates outreach programs for individuals who are homeless, who are at serious risk for mental illness, or involved with the criminal justice system. CMHC is also responsible for a specialized clinical service for people whose primary language is Spanish. Clinical services are complemented by a range of rehabilitation programs designed to improve functioning and quality of life. Michael J. Sernyak, MD is Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) and professor in the Yale Department of Psychiatry, where he serves as Deputy Chair for Clinical Affairs, Deputy Chair for State Affairs, and co-director of the Division of Public Psychiatry. In 2009 he was appointed CEO of CMHC, a longstanding collaboration between the Yale Department of Psychiatry and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Dr. Sernyak is an internationally recognized health services researcher who specializes in the treatment issues of the severely mentally ill.