Gloria Reeves

Gloria M. Reeves, MD is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and serves as Vice Chair of Research Services. She specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatric psychopharmacology, and obesity-related health issues in mental illness. Dr. Reeves also directs the Strive for Wellness program, focused on psychosis prevention, and the antipsychotic medication prior authorization program for publicly insured youth.

• University of Maryland College Park, BS in Psychology (1993)
• University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD (1997)
• Psychiatry Residency (2000)
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship (2002)

Her research emphasizes family-centered approaches, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to study metabolic side effects of antipsychotics and develop peer support programs like the Family Navigator initiative. Recent work explores clozapine utilization, telehealth engagement, and trauma care quality.

Dr. Reeves' publications span topics including psychosis-risk screening, medication safety, and digital health technologies. Her studies often integrate clinical practice with policy analysis, addressing disparities in mental healthcare access and outcomes.

She partners with pharmacists, child mental health experts, and state agencies to improve antipsychotic treatment safety. Her outreach includes training healthcare professionals and parents on evidence-based practices.