Through our program of mental health research, we have fostered a greater understanding of mental illness and have tested innovative interventions that improve access to evidence-based therapies. In the past decade alone, we have conducted more than 35 studies of mental illnesses, ranging from depression and anxiety to eating disorders and bipolar disorder.
With the knowledge that mental and physical health are inextricably linked, we study mental illnesses in the context of their commonly associated physical health conditions, such as chronic pain and obesity. And in addition to developing new ways to prevent and treat mental health problems, we evaluate the cost-effectiveness of these programs to enhance the impact of our work on health care policy.