"Clinical depression is considered by the World Health Organization to be the number one most disabling illness in the world…the goal of starting the Depression Center was to say we have to do something about this." Dr. John Greden
In this episode Denise talks to Dr. John Greden who says that indisputably the most important thing he's ever accomplished was starting the Depression Center at the University of Michigan, which led to his second greatest accomplishment, The National Network of Depression Centers. As much as 15% of the population of the United States struggle with mood disturbances, some beginning in adolescence. The goal of Dr. Greden's life's work? To understand the causes to find the solutions to help people with these devastating illnesses.
Find out from John:
The lessons he's learned from experiencing an unexpected, tragic loss
The importance of the POWER of partnerships
Why you need feedback to advance your cause
How the first center to treat depression led to 27 centers!
Dr. John F. Greden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School in 1974 and served as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry from 1985 to 2007. He is the Rachel Upjohn Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences in the Department of Psychiatry, Active Emeritus; Founder of the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and Family Depression Center and served as its executive director from 2001-21; Founding Chair, National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC); and Research Professor Emeritus in the Michigan Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Greden resides in Ann Arbor and now serves as the Executive Director for the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Depression Center.
Denise Ilitch, an of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years. As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world. Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents.
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