David Folsom, MD

David Folsom, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and the Director of the Division of Clinical Psychiatry at UC San Diego Health. With a special interest in caring for individuals with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses, Dr. Folsom takes a comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, addressing all aspects that contribute to a person's successful recovery. He is also leading a National Institutes of Mental Health-funded project focused on improving medical care for homeless individuals with serious mental illnesses.

Dr. Folsom's past research work includes collaboration with Father Joe's Villages on Project 25, a nationally recognized model for improving care for homeless individuals who frequently utilize hospitals and emergency rooms. By providing housing, intensive care management, harm reduction treatment, and a medical home, Project 25 has demonstrated better health outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. Dr. Folsom is board-certified in psychiatry and family medicine, and he completed his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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