A Message from the Director
Welcome!
You have arrived at the Mood & Metabolic Clinic (MMC) website. As Director of the clinic, I invite you to learn more about our clinical services and research opportunities. Developed out of the recognition that mood disorders often co-occur with illnesses affecting the body’s metabolism, the MMC offers state-of-the-art expertise in managing complex presentations of depression and bipolar disorder that co-occur with “metabolic” disorders. These conditions can include obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and the metabolic syndrome. The MMC is believed to be the first outpatient program of its kind in the Midwest that is specifically devoted to the treatment and study of patients with mood disorders and co-occurring metabolic risk factors.
As a physician, I became interested in this area of psychiatry after learning that patients with major depression and bipolar disorder needlessly experience a shortened life expectancy from general medical problems that far too often go undiagnosed and undertreated. It is now my personal commitment to discover new treatments that not only reduce symptoms of depression and mania, but also improve the overall physical health of patients.
All clinical intake appointments through our research program are offered at no cost. We are able to underwrite the cost of this service through foundation grants and the generosity of individuals who have donated to the MMC. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 216-844-2865. We look forward to meeting you and your family, and to helping you achieve a healthier mind and body.
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