2. Center for Interventional Psychiatry
  3. About the Center
  4. Texas Network of Centers for Interventional Psychiatry (TNCIP)

Texas Network of Centers for Interventional Psychiatry (TNCIP)

TNCIP is an emerging statewide collaborative initiative designed to connect academic and clinical centers in Texas that deliver advanced, evidence-based interventional psychiatry care for patients with severe, complex, and treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.

Vision

To establish Texas as a national leader in interventional psychiatry, ensuring equitable access to high-quality, data-driven, and innovative treatments across the state.

Mission

To unify Texas-based interventional psychiatry programs through:

  • Clinical collaboration
  • Standardized care pathways
  • Education and workforce development
  • Multi-site research and innovation
  • Coordinated referral and access

Core Pillars

  1. Clinical Excellence
    • Shared standards for ECT, TMS, ketamine/esketamine, neuromodulation, and emerging interventions
    • Harmonized protocols for treatment-resistant depression and related conditions
  2. Access & Referral Network
    • Clear referral pathways across Texas
    • Regional hubs and spoke sites to reduce geographic barriers
  3. Education & Training
    • Interventional psychiatry fellowships, electives, and CME
    • Cross-institutional case conferences and didactics
  4. Research & Data Collaboration
    • Multi-center clinical trials and real-world outcomes registries
    • Translational and biomarker-driven research initiatives
  5. Advocacy & Health Policy
    • Reimbursement alignment
    • State-level engagement on access to advanced psychiatric care

Potential Founding/Anchor Centers

  • Academic and health-system–based interventional psychiatry programs across Texas
  • Anchored initially by leaders such as the UTHealth Houston Center for Interventional Psychiatry, with expansion to other UT System campuses, Baylor-affiliated sites, and major health systems

Why TNCIP Matters

  • Texas has scale, diversity, and unmet need — ideal for a coordinated interventional psychiatry network
  • Aligns with national models (e.g., NNDC) while addressing Texas-specific access gaps
  • Positions the state for large-scale funding, trials, and policy influence