Joe Pierre, MD, is a prominent Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. With a robust educational background that includes degrees from MIT and UCLA, Dr. Pierre possesses extensive clinical expertise in managing psychotic disorders, substance use issues, and dual diagnoses. He has authored over 100 scholarly works addressing critical topics such as schizophrenia, antipsychotic medications, and the neuroscience of belief.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Pierre is the voice behind the widely followed "Psych Unseen" blog on Psychology Today, which engages a diverse audience with insights into mental health and public understanding. His upcoming book, "False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren’t True," will be released in March 2025. Dr. Pierre also offers forensic consulting services, lending his expertise to legal cases involving mental health. His media presence includes features in major publications and appearances on reputable news outlets such as CNN and NPR, making him a recognized authority in his field.