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Philanthropy is essential to advancing the mission of the UTHealth Houston Center for Interventional Psychiatry. Generous support from individuals, families, and community partners enables the Center to expand access to innovative, evidence-based care for people living with severe, complex, and treatment-resistant psychiatric illness.

Through philanthropy, the Center is working toward an ambitious vision: to become for depression and severe mental illness what MD Anderson is for cancer—a destination for advanced care, discovery, and education.

Why Give

Mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder remain among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Many patients do not respond to standard treatments and require specialized, resource-intensive care. Philanthropic support allows the Center to:

  • Advance interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation therapies
  • Support cutting-edge research in mood disorders and suicidality
  • Expand and strengthen Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) programs
  • Train the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and leaders
  • Improve access, coordination, and quality of patient-centered care

Areas of Impact

Donors may choose to support a range of initiatives, including:

  • The Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) Research Fund
  • The Linda Gail Behavioral Health Research Fund
  • Interventional psychiatry innovation and program development
  • Education and training for residents, fellows, medical students, and visiting scholars
  • Patient-centered initiatives that enhance care delivery and outcomes

Every gift helps accelerate progress and expand the Center’s ability to serve patients and families in need.

Get Involved

Whether you are interested in making a one-time gift, establishing an endowed fund, or learning more about how philanthropy can make a difference, the Development team is available to help align your interests with meaningful opportunities at the Center.

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Your partnership makes it possible to transform care for individuals with the most challenging psychiatric conditions and to advance the future of mental health treatment.