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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Associate Professor
Psychology
Sujin Lee
Graduate Student
Psychology
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Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry
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Clinical Associate Professor
Psychiatry
Professor Emeritus
Psychiatry
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Assistant Professor
Health Management and Policy
Jennie Jester
Associate Research Scientist
Psychiatry
Sandra Graham-Berman
Professor
Psychology
Assistant Research Scientist
Michigan Neuroscience Institute
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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