To improve the functioning and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Oklahoma and beyond by transforming mental and behavioral health through the innovation and integration of our clinical care, research, and training missions.

Shape the future of psychiatry and behavioral health by developing integrated, value-based models of specialty care that improve functional outcomes, enhance quality, and elevate the patient experience.

Provide compassionate, personalized care that combines evidence-based medicine, measurement-guided practice, and emerging technologies with a deep understanding of each person’s clinical needs, values, culture, and lived experience. We prioritize prevention and focus on outcomes that matter most to patients and families.

Transform education and training through interdisciplinary, hands-on learning, mentorship, and clear career pathways. We employ tools such as simulation, telehealth, and artificial intelligence to prepare the next generation of behavioral health experts and leaders.

Advance discovery by building a research culture where inquiry is shared across every role, not investigators alone. Through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic planning, we generate and translate knowledge across basic, clinical, and health services research, including substance use, to improve understanding, treatment, early identification, and prevention of mental and behavioral health conditions.

Strengthen partnerships across academic institutions, health care systems, and communities throughout Oklahoma and beyond to expand access to high-quality care, accelerate innovation, and position OU as a national and global leader in mental and behavioral health.

Champion mental health awareness and reduce stigma through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

Cultivate a culture of excellence and belonging grounded in accessibility, transparency, teamwork, and accountability. Recruit, support, and retain exceptional faculty and staff, with their well-being at the center of our shared success.