National Network of Depression Centers

The UTHealth Houston Center for Interventional Psychiatry is an active participant in the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic institutions dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of depressive disorders through clinical excellence, research collaboration, education, and advocacy.

The NNDC brings together centers of excellence across the United States with a shared mission to improve outcomes for individuals with depression, particularly those with severe, complex, and treatment-resistant illness. Membership reflects a commitment to high standards of clinical care, innovation, and collaboration.

Role and Significance

Participation in the NNDC allows the Center to:

• Collaborate with peer academic institutions on best practices in depression care
• Contribute to and participate in multi-site clinical research initiatives
• Engage in national discussions on standards of care, policy, and innovation
• Support education and knowledge exchange among clinicians and researchers

Through this network, the Center remains closely aligned with national advances in the diagnosis and treatment of depression, including the development and evaluation of interventional and neuromodulation-based therapies.

Integration With Clinical and Academic Mission

Engagement with the NNDC complements the Center’s integrated clinical model by:

• Informing evidence-based, outcomes-driven care within the Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) Program
• Supporting continuous quality improvement across levels of care
• Enhancing opportunities for collaborative research and academic exchange

Through its involvement in the National Network of Depression Centers, the UTHealth Houston Center for Interventional Psychiatry reinforces its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and leadership in the care of individuals with depressive disorders.