David J Miklowitz

David J. Miklowitz is a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a leading researcher in bipolar disorder, specializing in family-focused therapy and early intervention strategies for youth at risk for mood disorders. His work spans clinical trials, treatment development, and neurobiological investigations of mood disorders.

Dr. Miklowitz's research primarily focuses on:

• Development and testing of family-focused interventions for bipolar disorder across the lifespan
• Early identification and intervention for youth at risk for bipolar disorder
• Mechanisms of family therapy in mood disorders
• Transdiagnostic approaches to treating mood and psychosis spectrum disorders
• Integration of technology into mental health interventions

His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on understanding bipolar disorder course, developing evidence-based psychosocial treatments, and identifying predictors of treatment response. Recent work has expanded into novel areas including psilocybin-assisted therapy, machine learning applications, and interventions for LGBTQ+ youth. His research examines how family dynamics, social cognition, and neurobiological factors interact to influence mood disorders.

Dr. Miklowitz has received significant NIH funding with multiple R01, R34, and R21 grants supporting his work on family-focused therapy for youth at risk for bipolar disorder and psychosis. His research has been published in top-tier psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience journals.

His work has established evidence-based psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder, particularly family-focused therapy, which is now a recommended treatment in clinical guidelines. He has been instrumental in developing early intervention strategies for youth at clinical high risk for mood and psychotic disorders.