Our Focus

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

Resources for mental health researchers

More than 277 University of Michigan scholars contribute to our mission
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Clinical Professor
Psychiatry
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Clinical Professor
Psychiatry
Dayna LePlatte, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
Lora Cope, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
Patricia Deldin, Ph.D.
Professor
Psychology
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Professor
Psychiatry
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Research Associate Professor
Psychiatry
James Cranford
Associate Research Scientist
Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Associate 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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