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 269 University of Michigan scholars contribute to our mission
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Clinical Professor
Pharmacy
Parag Patil, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Neurosurgery
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Professor
Epidemiology
Wei Zhao
Assistant Professor
Epidemiology
Huda Akil
Professor
Psychiatry
Dorothy Gotlib
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
Alexandra Vinson
Assistant Professor
Learning Health Sciences
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Professor
Psychiatry
Mark Ackerman
Professor Emeritus
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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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