CONNECTING FOR CURES

The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) collaborates with members to use the power of the network to transform lives through research and innovations in treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorders to create a world free of stigma where everyone has access to effective, evidence-based care.

OUR MISSION

We transform lives through research and innovations in treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorders

OUR VISION

A world free of stigma where everyone has access to effective, evidence-based care

THE ORGANIZATION

The NNDC is intentionally designed to respond to urgent, real-world challenges while advancing our long-term vision across Research, Delivery, Impact and Collaboration. We activate the full strength of our network through focused, collaborative Task Groups bringing together experts from our member centers and Centers of Excellence to tackle critical priorities head-on. United by a shared commitment to multidisciplinary innovation, these leaders are not only shaping the conversation—they are defining the future of research and care at the forefront of the field.

Help Us Light the Path by Igniting Innovation Today then Advancing Care Tomorrow

Testimonials

What our network members are saying

Being a member of the NNDC allows us to work together with colleagues throughout the country to improve the lives of individuals with depression and bipolar disorders.

Erika Saunders, MDPenn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

The NNDC provides the glue to bring together the most prestigious mood disorder research and clinical practice institutions in the country to fight stigma and advocate for research, more treatments and better treatments.

Jair Soares, MD, PhDUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

With the NNDC, we have access to a broad and diverse patient population, which is vital in order to develop a better understanding of mental health issues that can impact many different kinds of people.

Heather Flynn, PhDFlorida State University

Through the NNDC, we're creating better mental health outcomes for individuals, shifting the system’s focus to health rather than just health care, and integrating treatment of mental health into primary care.

Stephen Strakowski, MDUniversity of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

There is huge power in the collaborative efforts of the NNDC's members - they are the keys to future breakthroughs

John Greden, MDUniversity of Michigan