Our Focus

We seek to catalyze bold new ideas and collaborations, explore new research approaches, and utilize innovative tools to advance depression research.

Resources for mental health researchers

More than 279 University of Michigan scholars contribute to our mission
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Professor
Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Clinical Professor
Pharmacy
Michelle Kees
Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry
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Assistant Professor
Health Management and Policy
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Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
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Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
Parag Patil, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Neurosurgery
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Graduate Student
Psychology
Clinical Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
Our Approach

Expand the scope of mental health research to accelerate discoveries that lead to improved outcomes across our communities.

Accelerating Discovery

We are igniting bold new ideas, exploring new research approaches and utilizing cutting-edge tools to move mental health research forward.

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Depression Center Toolkit

Resources, tools and evidence-based strategies to help guide you or someone you love through their mental health journey.

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Community Impact

The Jenkins Family Community Outreach and Education Program offers community-based programs to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking. 

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