It is a great privilege to serve on the NAMI Scientific Advisory Group, as NAMI has played a meaningful role in my career and in the lives of the individuals and families I work with. I’ve seen firsthand how NAMI’s advocacy, education, and support guide people through times of uncertainty while fostering hope and recovery. I am honored to give back to an organization that has meant so much to the people I serve and their families.
Robert O. Cotes, MD is a Professor at Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Cotes is Chief of Psychiatry at Grady Health System.
He is the founder and Co-Director of the Clinical & Research Program for Psychosis at Grady Health System, which comprises three clinical programs: 1) PSTAR, which provides evidence-based, recovery-oriented care for individuals with persistent symptoms of psychosis, specializing in the use of clozapine: 2) Project ARROW, a coordinated specialty care team for people experiencing prodromal and early psychosis; and 3) Youth and Family TREE, a program for youth and young adults with co-occurring disorders.
His research focuses on clozapine, pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia, cardiometabolic side effects of antipsychotic medication, and understanding the potential for digital biomarkers in mental health. He is Editor-In-Chief of Community Mental Health Journal.
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