We, at LACI (lay-see), conduct groundbreaking research to better understand and treat depression in older adults. The foundation for this work is to better understand how the brain works and how depression affects the brain. By improving how we treat depression, our goal is to improve the long-term outcomes of depression, promote memory function and brain health, and enhance the quality of life experienced by older adults.
Depression Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Contact Us
If you are age 60 years or older and want to communicate with us about our research studies, fill out our interest form here...
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or need emergency care, call 911 or go to your closest Emergency Room. You can also call the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Assessment Service for Crisis Assessments, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
(615) 327-7000
To request a clinical outpatient evaluation at Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, please request a referral from your physician or call:
(615) 936-3555
If you are interested in learning about research, please call one of our laboratory contacts instead.