Joseph Guillory

Joseph Guillory, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) and a clinician scholar. He currently works at a novel Transitional Age Young and Young Adult Psychiatric clinic spanning Children’s, Parkland, and UT Southwestern Medical Center. His research focuses on peer-led, community-based interventions for Transitional Age Youth with suicidality, serving as principal investigator on multiple studies. He is also President of the NAMI North Texas Board of Directors.

Education:

• Baylor University
• McGovern Medical School
• Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Fellowship: UT Southwestern in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Research Interests: Dr. Guillory addresses mental health disparities through clinical practice, research, leadership, and advocacy. He emphasizes translational research, community partnerships, and program development for underserved populations. His work includes evidence-based interventions targeting youth suicidality and health equity.

Articles Trends: His publications and research prioritize community-driven solutions for mental health recovery and youth mental health crises, reflecting a commitment to bridging clinical and public health approaches.

Awards & Grants:

• American College of Psychiatrists Laughlin Fellowship (2020)
• NAMI National Exemplary Psychiatrist Award (2021)
• UTSW Center for Translational Science Award (2023)
• APAA ROCC Star Award (2023)
• New Emerging Childhood Mental Health Research Grant (2024)

Advising & Grants: He leads studies on youth suicidality and has secured grants like the Texas Health and Human Services (2020–present). His advocacy includes law enforcement de-escalation training and NAMI leadership.

Labs & Teams: Engaged in multidisciplinary teams across Children’s, Parkland, and UT Southwestern, focusing on transitional age youth mental health interventions.