Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, historically known as Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC), is a premier academic psychiatric hospital and research center based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and part of the UPMC health system, it is a global leader in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health and addictive disorders. The institution is consistently one of the top-funded psychiatric research centers by the National Institutes of Health, driving advancements in neuroscience and clinical psychiatry. It provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services, including specialized programs for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Through its dual mission of clinical excellence and scientific discovery, the hospital plays a critical role in training the next generation of mental health professionals and developing evidence-based therapies.