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Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression

Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression

The Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression, in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University, is dedicated to revealing the causes of depression through research, offering youth-focused treatments, and advancing evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

About Us

Learn more about the Center's vision for improving research, treatment, and training in the field of depression and suicide.

Clinical Services

Learn more about Columbia's services for patients seeking treatment for depression and related disorders.
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Research

Learn more about the Center's mission to advance depression research across the lifespan.
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Training

Information about the Center's initiatives to train aspiring researchers and clinicians.
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Toolkit

Explore the Center's screening tools to better understand your mood and connect to clinical care.
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News

Browse the latest news and headlines about the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression.

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Annual Depression Research Summit

Columbia University's annual Depression Research Summit features experts sharing insights on clinical research initiatives, focusing on depression and suicide

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