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 278 University of Michigan scholars contribute to our mission
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Michelle Kees
Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry
Gary Freed smiling in front of a stairwell
Professor
Pediatrics
Headshot of Muneesh Tewari smiling, wearing a gray suit, standing in front of a window.
Professor
Internal Medicine
Natalie Tronson
Professor
Psychology
Sandra Graham-Berman
Professor
Psychology
Katherine Hendy
Research Fellow
Health Behavior & Health Equity
Melissa DeJonckheere
Associate Professor
Family Medicine
Joanna Kountanis, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Anesthesiology
Patrick Carter, M.D.
Professor
Emergency Medicine
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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