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Michigan Medicine
Building on a long history of philanthropic support for health care and research at the University of Michigan, Kenneth Eisenberg has made an...
Cancer during young adulthood carries long-term mental toll, new study finds
Michigan News
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors exhibit persistently elevated levels of depression and anxiety throughout their lifespan, but only...
Could personality tests help make bipolar disorder treatment more precise?
Michigan Medicine Health Lab
People with cancer, heart disease and other conditions have come to expect treatments that their medical teams “personalize” just for them, based on...
A single-dose compound unlocks brain’s adaptive power
Michigan News
University of Michigan researchers have found that certain psychedelic compounds improve the brain’s ability to adapt and flexibly learn new concepts...
Center member promotions approved by U-M Board of Regents
At their May 15 meeting, the University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the promotions for 16 members of the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and...
Research Incubator Now Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Cohort
The Eisenberg Family Depression Center Research Incubator program offers statistical support and guidance for U-M early-career faculty and emerging...
$3M Jenkins Foundation Gift Ensures Future of Depression Outreach Programs
Michigan Medicine
Raising awareness of the importance of mental health, reducing its stigma, and encouraging people to seek help are integral parts of the mission of...
Announcing the 2025 Orley Award Recipients
Two remarkable student advocates were recognized as this year’s George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate awardees at the 2025 Mental Health on...
Quitting menthol cigarettes is extra hard, but a new U-M study will test the best way to do it
Quitting menthol cigarettes is extra hard, but a new U-M study will test the best way to do it Nearly half of Americans who smoke use menthol...
Veteran suicide study suggests way to ID those at highest risk
Michigan Medicine Health Lab
Data from the first year of VA-wide Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluations for veterans show firearm access, suicidal thinking and suicide planning...
Adrienne Lapidos, Ph.D., receives Dr. Michael Louis Smith Award
The Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and Family Depression Center has selected Adrienne Lapidos, Ph.D., to receive the Dr. Michael Louis Smith Scholar...
Announcing the 2024-25 Impact Grant awardees
The Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and Family Depression Center has awarded nearly $400,000 in Impact Grants to support four research teams at the...
Two Center members named to Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers List
Two Eisenberg Family Depression Center members, Sagar Parikh, M.D., and Aidan Wright, Ph.D., have been named to the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers List...
Kiwanis Club awards grant to P2P Program
Pictured above from left: Pam Brown (Foundation Secretary), Stephanie Salazar, Mary Stewart (President), and Colleen Sherman The Kiwanis Club of Ann...
Critical steps and more research needed to support physicians’ mental health, experts say
Researchers who have led work on stress, depression and well-being in physicians say progress is being made but more can be done, including addressing...
New Research Incubator scholars announced
The Eisenberg Family Depression Center proudly welcomes the 2024-25 cohort for the Research Incubator Program . This talented group of promising early...
Cecilia Martinez-Torteya, Ph.D., receives Todd Ouida Clinical Scholars Award
Cecilia Martinez-Torteya, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the 2024 Todd Ouida Clinical Scholars Award. She was recognized at the annual Todd Ouida...
Lara Coughlin, Ph.D., joins Center leadership
Lara Coughlin, Ph.D., a prolific researcher with broad expertise and interest in health disparities and inequities, is joining the Frances and Kenneth...
Annelise Madison, Ph.D., joins U-M as newest Eisenberg Family Depression Center faculty recruit
Annelise Madison, Ph.D, an accomplished early-career researcher exploring the brain-body connection, has joined the University of Michigan as the...