David A. Brent
Experienced in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Dr. David A. Brent

Psychiatry
UPMC
UPMC Western BH-Services For Teens At Risk Outpatient Services
100 North Bellefield Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
UPMC
UPMC Western BH-Services For Teens At Risk Outpatient Services
100 North Bellefield Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

David Brent, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Brent completed fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Colorado at Denver, residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College.

Dr. Brent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 268 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 8 articles in the study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Graduate Institution
Thomas Jefferson University Medical College
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Psychiatry
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Colorado at Denver
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Western BH-Services for Teens at Risk Outpatient Services
100 North Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-246-5619

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

As Safe As Possible (ASAP): A Balanced, Two-by-Two Design To Test Conjoint and Unique Efficacy of an Inpatient Intervention and an Emotion Regulation/Safety Planning App in Preventing Suicide Attempts Post-Discharge
As Safe As Possible (ASAP): A Balanced, Two-by-Two Design To Test Conjoint and Unique Efficacy of an Inpatient Intervention and an Emotion Regulation/Safety Planning App in Preventing Suicide Attempts Post-Discharge
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

268 Total Publications

Social Media Use and Perceived Consequences of Use in Youth With and Without Suicide Attempts: A Case-Control Study.
Social Media Use and Perceived Consequences of Use in Youth With and Without Suicide Attempts: A Case-Control Study.
Journal: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
Published: December 09, 2025
View All 268 Publications
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