Dr. Ricardo Jorge Correia

Academic Background

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Algarve (FMCB – UAlg)

• Specialty Residency in Psychiatry and Mental Health, University Hospital Center of Algarve (CHUA)

Professional Experience

• Psychiatrist / Specialist in Psychiatry and Mental Health, Portuguese Medical Association

• University Teaching: Guest Assistant Professor, Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, University of Algarve (UAlg)

• Comprehensive Clinical Practice:

  • Outpatient Psychiatric Consultations

  • Inpatient Care Management for Acute and Chronic Psychiatric Patients

  • Emergency & Crisis Psychiatry

  • Clinical-Psychiatric Assessments and Evaluations

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Academic Professorship: Guest Assistant Professor, Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Algarve (UAlg)

Main Areas of Practice

• General Psychiatry & Special Populations: Prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders in adults and specialized groups (young adults, elderly/psychogeriatrics, pregnant and postpartum women/perinatal mental health)

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Conditions:

  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)

  • Anxiety Disorders, Panic, and Phobias

  • Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

  • Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia)

  • Addiction & Substance Use Disorders (Chemical and Behavioral Addictions)

  • Cognitive Decline and Dementia

  • Sleep Disorders