University of Michigan launches psychiatry research center.

University of Michigan (U-M) officials last week announced the opening of a new psychiatry and substance abuse research and care center aimed at helping people with addiction, depression, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric illnesses. It may be the first of its kind in the world, said officials.

Last week, the first patients entered the new $41-million Rachel Upjohn Building on the U-M Health System's east medical campus, for their appointments with U-M specialists who treat adults and children.

The U-M Depression Center's national and scientific advisory boards are meeting this week to plan a strategy for the center's effort to create a national network …