Depression Screening & Better Care

The Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network is a research initiative of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC), which was created by the 86th Texas Legislature. The TCMHCC funds multi-institutional research with potential for mental health care for children and adolescents in Texas. 

Why We Do The Work

The TX-YDSRN hub is led by Dr. Madhukar Trivedi at UT Southwestern and co-led by Dr. Sarah Wakefield at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. The purpose of this research network is to improve the evaluation of and response to the increasing problem of youth depression and suicide in Texas. 

To learn more, visit our website.

Collaborating Institutions

• Baylor College of Medicine
• Texas A & M University
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock
• University of North Texas Health Science Center
• UT Austin Dell Medical School
• UT Health Science Center at Houston
• UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
• UT Health Science Center at Tyler
• UT Medical Branch
• UT Rio Grande Valley
• UT Southwestern Medical Center

Stay Engaged 

One of our many programs focused on youth, YAM seeks to build a conversation and communication skills around mental health with students, schools, and families. Learn more here.

Consisting of 12-nodes, the TX-YDSRN program extends across Texas. Learn more here.

Dr. Trivedi and the VitalSign⁶ team are taking measurement-based care to primary-care and pediatric clinics. Learn more about VitalSign⁶ here.

For information about CDRC programs, research, or activities, contact us at CDRC@UTSouthwestern.edu.