Andrew Lustbader

Dr. Andrew Lustbader is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on integrating pediatric and mental health care. His roles include psychiatric consultation for the ACCESS-MH program, directing the Psychopharmacology Clinic, and leading private practice initiatives. He is also the President of the Connecticut Chapter of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CCCAP), advocating for children's health policy.

• Education: MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1991), residencies in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Yale University (1994–1998).
• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN, 2000).

Research interests include psychopharmacology, chronic illness management (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder), and improving collaboration between primary care and mental health providers. He emphasizes multidisciplinary care and has developed programs like collaborative office rounds (CORs) and co-location clinics.

Notable contributions include the First Richard Granger Award (2010) for bridging pediatric and mental health care. His work spans clinical practice, education, and policy advocacy, addressing public health challenges like obesity and healthcare system reform.