Organization and Progress to Date

On April 20, 2007 an initial organizing meeting for the NNDC was held at the University of Michigan Depression Center.  This meeting was attended by representatives from 15 other eminent academic medical centers.  These centers are in the process of finalizing their commitment to participate in a year-long exploratory foundation phase for the NNDC.  During this phase, the charter group will:

  • develop subcommittees to establish NNDC policy in particular areas
  • establish network guidelines
  • determine the organizational structure
  • establish direction and goals for the management team
  • formalize dues
  • adopt an educational message and objectives

About the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center

The University of Michigan Depression Center will serve as the administrative home for the NNDC. In 2001, partially shaped by the Cancer Center model, the University of Michigan Regents endorsed a proposal to establish The University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center.

The Center’s missions are

  • Develop and implement new approaches to detect depression and bipolar disorders early,
  • Treat more effectively to achieve wellness,
  • Prevent recurrences,
  • Counteract stigma, and
  • Transform public policy, including catalyzing a national network of depression centers.

For more information about the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Depression Center, visit www.depressioncenter.org.

 

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