Dr. Richard Shelton was recruited to establish the UAB Mood Disorders Program in February 2012. The program grew over the intervening years with the addition of faculty, clinical, and research staff, and the expansion of clinical services. The Program was designated The UAB Depression and Suicide Center in September 2018. Over the years the Center has grown in research funding from the NIH, other federal agencies, industry, and foundations. Our research spans basic laboratory, brain imaging, human genomics, and clinical applied programs. We offer the most comprehensive range of clinical services in the state of Alabama. Our Center has benefited from strong community and philanthropy support and we continue to grow our programs and faculty.
Vision
To eradicate depression and suicide in Alabama and the world.
Mission
To transform how depression and suicide are diagnosed and treated.
To develop clinical and molecular tools to predict and ultimately prevent depression and suicide in children and adolescents.
To provide a full range of advanced care services to the people of Alabama.
The reduce the burden of depression and suicide in Alabama through research, training, and clinical care.
Values
- Patients come first.
- We treat each person with dignity and respect.
- We provide the best care possible by providing the broadest array of treatment options.
- We serve a diverse population and we are dedicated to providing the best care possible through clinical services, research, and outreach to professionals across the state.
- We have world class innovative and transformative research programs.
- We conduct our research and clinical programs with the highest level of honesty and integrity.