About Us

Built on a quarter-century of research in mood disorders, the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care (CDRC) was established in 2015 to realize a future free from the burden of depression. In the last seven years, our Center has demonstrated its impact in lives changed. We have led research into new treatments, including brain and blood tests, for depression and suicide. 

    Our Vision

    A future free from the burden of depression.

    Our Mission
    • Transform the diagnosis and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder
    • Revolutionize our understanding of the biological causes of depression and bipolar disorder
    • Accelerate scientific discovery
    • Disseminate new findings to real practice
    Our Long-Term Plan
    1. Promote resilience
    2. Map brain pathology over time
    3. Create a biosignature
    4. Move to personalized treatment
    Our Networks

    Mood Disorders Network/ Pediatric Mood Disorders Network

    • Comprised of clinical and community members to address gaps in the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of depression and other mood disorders.
    • The Pediatric Mood Disorder Network was established in 2017 with the goal of collaborating with clinical and community members to address gaps in the treatment of depression.

    Risk & Resilience Network

    • Comprised of local schools, colleges, and youth community organizations with a focus on preventing depression and suicide through education and engagement.
    • The Risk and Resilience Network team supports youth-serving organizations with programs that help mood and anxiety in adolescents through resilience building and mental health education.
    Our Goals

    Our path to success is based on 5 core objectives:

    1. Partner with the community to make depression treatment mainstream.
    2. Teach resilience to empower prevention.
    3. Train the trainers.
    4. Blend patient experience with data and metrics to guide treatment and progress.
    5. Develop biomarkers to improve existing treatments and create new ones.