Darren Lish, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Psychiatry-P3-Forensic
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Medical School:
Department: Psychiatry-P3-Forensic
Medical School:
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine (2001)
- BS, University of California–Los Angeles (CA) (1995)
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program (2002)
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program, Psychiatry (2006)
- University of Colorado, Forensic Psychiatry (2007)
Department: Psychiatry-P3-Forensic
Professional Titles
- Deputy Director of Forensic Services
- Medical Director, Forensic Community Based Services
- Public Psychiatry Liaison
Teaching
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Associate Clinical Professor
(2021)
School of Medicine, Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Publications
- Ahern, M & Lish, D. Expert Witness Testimony and Consequences of a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Verdict. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law 2023; 51(4) 591-593.
- Mayer T, Thompson E, & Lish D. Burdens of Proof in Federal Civil Commitment Proceedings. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. December 2022, 50 (4) 653-654 https://doi.org/10.29158/JAAPL.220089-22
- Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online December 2021, 49 (4) 642-645; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29158/JAAPL.210129L1-21
- Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online December 2021, 49 (4) 645-647; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29158/JAAPL.210129L2-21
- Lish, DL. Review of Ethics Challenges in Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Practice, edited by Ezra E. H. Griffith, M.D. The American Journal of Psychiatry 2018; 175(10):1024-1025
- Lish DL. Review of People with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: Answering a Cry For Help, by The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, Committee on Psychiatry and the Community. The American Journal of Psychiatry 2016; 173(10):1048-1049
- Lish DL. The Mental Health Professional in Court: A Survival Guideby Gutheil Thomas G. , M.D., and Drogin Eric Y. , J.D., Ph.D. Washington DC , American Psychiatric Publishing , 2013 , 129 pp., $59.00 (paper). Am J Psychiatry. 2013 Jul;170(7):807-808. PubMed PMID: 26650766
- Lish D, & Salomy D. Pretrial Mental Retardation Assessment in Capital Punishment Cases. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law 2005; 33(1):117-119.
- Lish D. National Research Council Report Makes Case Against Polygraph Admissibility – Revisiting the Daubert Standard for Polygraph Use in Courts. American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry 2005; 26(2):23-43.
Practice Locations
Department of Psychiatry - Faculty and Staff Mental Health
1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 5242
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-4987
Hospital Affiliation
1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 5242
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-4987
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Psychiatry, Board Certification (2008, 2018)
- Forensic Psychiatry, Board Certification (2009, 2018)
- Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
- Mental Health and Behavior
- Mental Health and Behavior - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Mental Health and Behavior - Mood and Anxiety
- Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
- Mental Health and Behavior - Bipolar Disorder
- Mental Health and Behavior - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
- Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
Clinical Interests
Treatment of the mentally ill within correctional environments. Jail-based competency restoration. Community treatment and release of individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
Care Philosophy
I take an empathic and humanistic approach to the care and treatment of the seriously mentally ill population, particularly those involved with the criminal justice system.
Treatment of the mentally ill within correctional environments. Jail-based competency restoration. Community treatment and release of individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
Care Philosophy
I take an empathic and humanistic approach to the care and treatment of the seriously mentally ill population, particularly those involved with the criminal justice system.
Personal Interests
I enjoy hiking in the mountains of Colorado with my family and dog. I also enjoy fishing the beautiful rivers in our state and playing golf when time allows.
Volunteer Activities
I am a volunteer psychiatrist for Resilience 1220, a nonprofit organization in Evergreen, CO dedicated to providing free counseling to teens struggling with mental health issues.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken publicly upon issues related to forensic and correctional psychiatry, and I have particular interest in public psychiatry and jail-based competency restoration programs.
I enjoy hiking in the mountains of Colorado with my family and dog. I also enjoy fishing the beautiful rivers in our state and playing golf when time allows.
Volunteer Activities
I am a volunteer psychiatrist for Resilience 1220, a nonprofit organization in Evergreen, CO dedicated to providing free counseling to teens struggling with mental health issues.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken publicly upon issues related to forensic and correctional psychiatry, and I have particular interest in public psychiatry and jail-based competency restoration programs.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine (2001)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, University of California–Los Angeles (CA) (1995)
Internships:
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program (2002)
Residency Programs:
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program, Psychiatry (2006)
Fellowships:
- University of Colorado, Forensic Psychiatry (2007)
Languages: English
Department: Psychiatry-P3-Forensic