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 221 University of Michigan scholars contribute to our mission
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Jessica Van Huysse smiling in front of a row of windows
Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry
Todd Herron
Associate Research Scientist
Cardiology
Gary Freed smiling in front of a stairwell
Professor
Pediatrics
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Professor
Psychiatry
Alexandra Vinson
Assistant Professor
Learning Health Sciences
Geoffrey Murphy
Professor
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
 Edward Post, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Professor
Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Our Approach

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

Interdisciplinary Collaborations

We believe that progress occurs at the intersections of disciplines. Our aim is to empower a diverse research workforce and prioritizing projects that ask innovative, creative questions.

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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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Community Impact

Our center is home to a variety of community-based programs that empower advocates to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking.

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