Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care

The first cohort of students recently completed Blue Steel, the resilience building pilot program created by the UTSW CDRC. This education initiative has gained significant momentum since August 2023, and to date has impacted 330 students across 11 different sports.

Delighted that #clarkelab could link up with @jfosterlab for this Neuroscience Primer focusing on the microbiota and the gut-brain axis @Pharmabiotic @esnm_eu @ElsevierConnect @ANMSociety @Neurodigest_ shop.elsevier.com/books/microbio…

CDRC Manager of Clinical Research, Ronny Pipes, was chosen as a recipient of the BRG Inspirational Mentor Award for his contribution as a mentor during the 2023 program cycle! He was honored during the 2024 Mentorship Program Launch on January 31st.

The UTSW CDRC’s Dr. Jane Foster was featured in the Microbiome Insights blog for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Dr. Foster was highlighted for her research on the link between gut microbes and mental health. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

Happy Holidays from the CDRC to all those who celebrate! May your days be filled with joy, cheer, and warmth! ❄️

UTSW Medical Center is leading 3 multicenter clinical trials funded by the NIDA on potential treatments for methamphetamine/cocaine addiction. CDRC Founding Director, Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, serves as the Principal Investigator for these trials, click the link in bio to learn more.

The CDRC extends heartfelt thanks to our partners, research participants, social media supporters, and our entire loyal community. Your efforts and encouragement empower us to advance our research in mood disorders, working towards a future free from the burden of depression!

Season 3, Episode 3 of the BrainStorm: Decoding Depression Podcast is out now and available for listening! Visit the link in our bio, or search for BrainStorm: Decoding Depression on your favorite podcast platform to listen!

A UT Southwestern study led by a group of CDRC faculty members investigates the correlation between symptoms in individuals with depression and the gut microbiome. To learn more about this research and to read the full study, visit the link in our bio.

November 18th marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a day to recognize, honor, and stand in solidarity with those who've faced the profound impact of suicide loss. To learn about prevention programs at the CDRC, visit the link in our bio.

Dr. Jane Foster was featured on an episode of BBC News: Crowd Science! Dr. Foster appears in the episode titled “How does food affect our mood?”, where she talks about the connection between our microbiome and our brain. To listen to the full episode, visit the link in our bio.

Have you listened to the newest episode of BrainStorm: Decoding Depression? Visit the link in our bio to hear the full conversation between CDRC Director Dr. Trivedi and Lyda Hill Philanthropies CEO Nicole Small as they discuss how philanthropy impacts women's mental health.

The latest episode of the BrainStorm: Decoding Depression Podcast is now live! Season 3, Episode 2 focuses on the intersection of philanthropy and women's mental health. Use the link in our bio to listen today!

🍎😃Does your food impact your mood?🍫😪 That's the topic of this week's Crowdscience, presented by @CarolineSteel3 and produced by me. Featuring @drdavidveale, @jfosterlab, Gizem Arat, @NajafAmin and a trip to GUTS cafe at @ADRU_Bethlem Listen below! bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

Mental health matters at every age. Join us tomorrow for the newest episode of the BrainStorm: Decoding Depression Podcast to learn more about the importance of early intervention as well as the influence of philanthropy on women's mental health.

This week, we continue our exploration of women's mental health with the newest episode of the Brainstorm: Decoding Depression Podcast! S3 E2 features special guest Nicole Small, CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Stay tuned! Visit the link in bio for more episodes of Brainstorm.

Madhukar Trivedi, M.D., kicked off the school year by providing additional education to #TarrantCounty psychiatrists, residents, and medical students on Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). @UTSW_CDRC #Psychiatry #depression

CDRC's founding Director, Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, was featured on KERA Think. In this episode, Dr. Trivedi discusses the growing issues of teen suicide in the US and how parents and the community can help. To listen to the full episode visit the link in our bio.

Support suicide prevention and awareness at the AFSP Out of the Darkness DFW Metro Walk! Visit the link in our bio to register and learn more.

It’s World Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of mental health and an opportunity to share our mental health stories to encourage and inspire. Toward that goal, we want to share our podcast, Brainstorm: Decoding Depression. Use the link in our bio to listen today.