FAQ

What is Computational Psychiatry?

Computational psychiatry is an interdisciplinary field which seeks to characterize mental health conditions in terms of changes in computations at multiple scales. In recent years, the field of human neuroscience, particularly functional neuroimaging, has begun to address the underlying neurobiology of changes in brain function related to psychiatric conditions and symptoms. This effort has produced some exciting early discoveries, but it has also highlighted the need for computational models that can bridge the explanatory gap between neurobiology and clinical symptoms. The expertise and quantitative tools required to address this gap exist only across disciplines, combining skills and knowledge from investigators and clinicians that are jointly interested in solving problems of mental health.

What Is the Aim and Scope of this conference?

One of the central concerns in computational neuroscience is to construct theoretical accounts of mental function that link characterizations of neurobiology, psychology, and aspects of the environment. In Computational Psychiatry, these theories, realized in models at various scales, are used to elucidate mechanisms underlying psychiatric symptoms and identify effective interventions and therapies.

I am presenting a poster at this conference. What should I know?

Poster Instructions regarding formatting, printing, and presentation logistics will be provided closer to the date of the conference.

How can I reach New Haven?

Arrival by Airplane

The closest major airport to New Haven is Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN), located about 10 minutes from downtown New Haven and the Yale University campus. Tweed offers direct flights from several U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, and select destinations in Florida.

However, most international travelers will arrive at one of the larger nearby airports:

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York (approximately 2 hours by car or train)

  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York (around 2 hours by car)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey (about 2.5 hours by car or train)

  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in Massachusetts (around 2.5 hours by car or train)

From any of these airports, you can reach New Haven by rental car, airport shuttle, or train.

  • From JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark, you can take the Metro-North Railroad or Amtrak to New Haven’s Union Station. Trains depart frequently from New York City’s Grand Central Terminal (for Metro-North) or Penn Station (for Amtrak).

  • From Boston Logan, take the Logan Express to South Station, then board an Amtrak Northeast Regional train to New Haven.

Taxis, ride-share services (such as Uber and Lyft), and local shuttles are readily available at all airports and at New Haven Union Station. The ride from Union Station to Yale University takes about 5–10 minutes.

Arrival by Train

New Haven is served by Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad, both arriving at Union Station. The station is approximately one mile from the Yale campus.

Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are available directly outside the station. Alternatively, the CTtransit bus routes 224, 228, and 234 connect Union Station with central New Haven and Yale’s campus.

Getting Around New Haven

New Haven is a compact and very walkable city, and most of Yale University’s campus and the downtown area are within easy walking distance. Visitors can reach restaurants, hotels, museums, and most conference venues on foot in just a few minutes.

For longer trips or travel to and from the train station or hotels outside downtown, ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft are widely available and typically the easiest option.

While public transportation (CTtransit buses and the Yale Shuttle) is available, most visitors will find that walking or using Uber/Lyft provides the most convenient way to get around during the conference.