ECLECTICISM IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE SEPTEMBER 25 – 26, 2026
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Chartered 1960
The THS honors the principles and philosophy of Titus Holliday Harris, MD., the first chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and was formed as a tribute to Dr. Harris to memorialize his dedication to patient care, teaching of medical students and residents, and psychiatric research.
The Society has met annually since its inception in 1960 throughout Texas. CME's are offered at each meeting and is an opportunity to grow partnerships, renew friendships, and build long-standing relationships throughout the psychiatric community.
The Society membership numbers over 150 and comprises alumni from the University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences faculty and residency programs and psychiatry graduates.
About Us
Titus Holiday Harris, M.D. 1892 - 1969
His Personal Life
Titus Holiday Harris was born on November 11, 1892, in Fulshear, Texas. He is the son of Robert Locke and Sally (Holiday) Harris. He married Laura Randall Hutchings on December 17, 1927 with four children. He later died in Galveston on April 22, 1969.
His Education
He began his education at Allen Academy from 1908 to 1911. He got his Bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University in 1915 and later received his Medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch (in 1919). He was the Captain of the Southwestern University football team in 1913 and Captain of the baseball team in 1914. He set aside a promising career as a major-league baseball catcher due to his opposition to playing on Sunday.
From his alma mater, Southwestern University, he received an honorary Doctor of Science degree, which continues his legacy.
Professional
After completing an internship at John Sealy Hospital, he became an instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UTMB (1920) training in neurology and psychiatry at:
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New York Neurological Institute
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Bellevue Hospital Department of Psychiatry,
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Manhattan State Hospital in New York,
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Institute for Child Guidance in New York
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Denver Psychopathic Hospital
He later became a professor and the first chairman of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry at UTMB in 1926 for 36 years.
His Accomplishments
Titus Holiday Harris, M.D. 1892 - 1969
His Accomplishments
Titus Harris accomplished many opportunities in his life. He established one of the earliest residency training programs for
psychiatry in the Southwest. He became certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry in 1934. He established a monthly scientific journal and became a Diseases of the Nervous System editor for 27 years. He co-authored many papers in professional journals and served as an associate editor of the American Journal of Psychiatry. He was a member of thirty professional societies and received numerous awards including the Hogg Foundation Award in recognition of his work in mental health studies.
He was the President of the Southern Psychiatric Association, Central Neuropsychiatric Association, Texas Neuropsychiatric Association, Texas Society for Mental Hygiene and Vice President of the American Psychiatric Association.
To honor affectionately "the Chief," former students established the Titus Harris Society in 1960.