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Joel Young, MD, Psychiatry, Rochester, MI

Joel Young MD

Psychiatry•Rochester, MI

Addiction, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine

Chief Medical Officer and Founder, Clinical Trials Group at the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI

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  • 441 South Livernois Road100Rochester, MI 48307

  • Phone+1 248-608-8800

  • Fax+1 248-608-2490

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Summary

  • Dr. Joel Young is a psychiatrist based in Rochester, MI, with subspecialties in addiction, forensic, geriatric psychiatry, and pain medicine. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1989 and holds a BA from the University of Michigan. Dr. Young currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Wayne State University and is the Chief Medical Officer and founder of both MedaData and MindMetrix. Additionally, he leads the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. His research has emphasized treatments for ADHD and chronic fatigue syndrome, with multiple published studies and clinical trials in these areas. Dr. Young has been recognized with several awards, including "Top Docs" in Psychiatry and accolades for his work in ADHD treatment.

    • The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine

    The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine brings together a team of over 60 mental health professionals with a wide variety of clinical backgrounds.

Education & Training

  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganBachelor of Arts Degree, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, High Distinction, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 2028
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board Certification
  • Certification, Forensic Qualifications
    American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyCertification, Forensic Qualifications
  • Fellow
    American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • “Top Docs” in Psychiatry Hour Magazine
  • Outstanding Achievements in the Treatment of ADHD 3rd Annual Michael Golds Memorial Conference
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Emedicalnotes, EMedicalNotes, LLC, 2012-2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue: A Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Practitioners 
    Joel Young, MDPraeger2020
  • When Your Adult ChildWhen Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart: Coping with Mental Illness Breaks Your Heart: Coping with Mental Illness 
    Joel L. Young, MDGlobe Pequot Lyons Press2013
  • Contemporary Guide to Adult ADHD 
    Joel L. Young, MDHandbooks in Healthcare2009

Authored Content

  • Monthly articlesJanuary 2020

Press Mentions

  • Virtual Therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic, and beyond
    Virtual Therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic, and beyondAugust 17th, 2020
  • Looking Forward to 2022 Pt. II: Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Clinical Trials
    Looking Forward to 2022 Pt. II: Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Clinical TrialsFebruary 6th, 2022
  • Three Generations of Health Care Heroes Inspired by Mildred Young Axelrod, M.D., School of Medicine Class of 1946
    Three Generations of Health Care Heroes Inspired by Mildred Young Axelrod, M.D., School of Medicine Class of 1946May 28th, 2021

Committees

  • Board Member, The State of Michigan, Quality Review Board on Psychostimulant Usage. 1997 - Present
  • Member, University of Michigan’s Health Systems Physician Advisory Council on Communication and Services 2006 - 2009
  • Member, Crittenton Hospital Executive Committee, Rochester, MI. 2000 - 2002
  • Chief of Staff, Department of Psychiatry, Crittenton Hospital. 2000 - 2002

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RCBM-106854299348530/
  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/rochester-center-for-behavioral-medicine/about/
  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-young-md-a9906114/

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