Now Available: The 2023 Prechter Program News & Impact Report

The Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan has been named as one of the first six institutions that will launch the BD² Integrated Network with BD²: Breakthrough

Melvin McInnis, M.D., FRCPsych pens new article for bpHope that details the latest finding from the Prechter Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder.

Learn about our research areas and meet the team!

Sarah Sperry, Ph.D. makes her television debut on NAMI Washtenaw County's "The Mental Health Agenda."

Instances of lithium toxicity found among individuals with bipolar disorder who were diagnosed with COVID-19.

In these turbulent times, the risk of suicide is amplified. Here’s how to keep yourself and loved ones safe from this very real, but preventable, threat.

Our Vision: Personalized, evidence-based treatment of bipolar disorder will prevent recurrences, so that every individual with bipolar disorder may lead a healthy and productive life.

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