A National Crisis
Depression and bipolar illness impact one in five Americans. They cost our economy billions of dollars a year in lost productivity. More is spent treating them than treating cancer, yet up to half of sufferers do not receive the care they need. There are too few trained practitioners, too little research funding, and too much lingering stigma.
A National Response
The NNDC unites the top institutions in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar illness to advance knowledge, improve care and drive the national conversation.
Welcome! The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) network of 21 leading clinical and academic Centers of Excellence in the U.S working to transform the field of depressive illnesses and related mood disorders.
News & Events
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May
20Prefrontal vulnerabilities and whole brain connectivity in aging and depression
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May
15Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Prescription of Exercise for Major Depressive Disorder
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May
08Pain conditions among veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
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May
02Seasonal variation of manic and depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder
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Apr
23Provider Barriers to Telemental Health: Obstacles Overcome, Obstacles Remaining
The Facts
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Clinical depression and bipolar illnesses have reached pervasive, arguably epidemic levels.
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Clinical depression and bipolar illnesses are our nation’s costliest public health concern.
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Others have charted a way forward for us.
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Clinical depression and bipolar illnesses remain shrouded in stigma and shame.
Spotlight: 10 Minutes With Sara Weisenbach
Dr. Weisenbach tells us about her love for neuroscience, the daily rewards of working with patients and finding joy in every part of the day.

