Melvin G McInnis, MD, FRCPsych

Melvin G McInnis
Thomas B and Nancy Upjohn Woodworth Professor of Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Professor of Psychiatry
Professor of Learning Health Sciences
Program Director of Bipolar Psychiatry
Medical School
Available to mentor
Melvin G McInnis, MD, FRCPsych
Melvin G McInnis
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    • Center Member
      Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics
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      Eisenberg Family Depression Center

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    • Journal Article
      Bimonthly mood-suicidal ideation dynamics in bipolar spectrum disorders: A dynamic structural equation modeling study
      Kim H, Smith JL, McInnis MG, Sperry SH. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2026 Dec 1; 414: DOI:10.1016/j.jad.2026.122334
      PMID: 42521090
    • Journal Article
      Parental but not child reports of affective lability in offspring predict conversion to bipolar disorder in youth at increased genetic risk
      Roberts G, Ratheesh A, Fullerton JM, Cignarella C, Francis E, Kamali M, Stapp EK, Ghaziuddin N, Hulvershorn L, McInnis MG, Wilcox HC, Edenberg HJ, Nurnberger JI, Mitchell PB. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2026 Nov 1; 412: DOI:10.1016/j.jad.2026.122077
      PMID: 42248532
    • Journal Article
      Prescription Trends for Bipolar Disorder With and Without Comorbid Substance Use and Anxiety Disorders: A Global Bipolar Cohort Collaborative Study
      Yocum AK, Alda M, Aouizerate B, Aubin V, Bellivier F, Belzeaux R, Berk M, Biernacka JM, Budde M, Burdick KE, Chang YH, Coombes BJ, Courtet P, Dalkner N, Diaz-Byrd C, Dubertret C, Etain B, Fico G, Fullerton JM, Godin O, Gordon-Smith K, Haffen E, Januel D, Keramatian K, Leboyer M, Lefrere A, Llorca PM, Majd M, Mitchell PB, Mwangi B, Olie E, Overs BJ, Petite J, Polosan M, Rey R, Roberts G, Roux P, Samalin L, Schwan R, Serretti A, Soares JC, Sperry SH, Strawbridge R, Stross T, Vieta E, Walter M, Williams LJ, Wu MJ, Yatham LN, Young AH, Yrondi A, Zunta-Soares GB, Frye MA, McInnis MG, Singh B. Bipolar Disorders, 2026 Sep 1; 28 (6): e70167 DOI:10.1111/bdi.70167
      PMID: 42578538
    • Journal Article
      Enhancing Affective Cognitive Control in Bipolar Disorder Using Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial and Proof of Concept Study
      Kraft JD, Locarno L, Suzuki T, Riddle J, Chang SE, McInnis MG, Fröhlich F, Taylor SF, Tso IF. Bipolar Disorders, 2026 Aug 1; 28 (5): DOI:10.1111/bdi.70142
      PMID: 42381254
    • Journal Article
      Establishing a Specialty Bipolar Clinic: The National Network of Depression Centers Consensus Recommendations
      Schneck CD, Almeida JRC, Bond DJ, Burdick KE, Frye MA, Goes FS, Huber RS, Machado-Vieira R, Mahon P, McInnis MG, Nurnberger J, Ongur D, Ostacher MJ, Parikh SV, Raj KS, Respino M, Schweizer BW, Soares JC, Sperry SH, Sullivan AE, Suppes T, Veldic M, Zandi PP, DePaulo JR. Bipolar Disorders, 2026 Aug 1; 28 (5): DOI:10.1111/bdi.70154
      PMID: 42429592
    • Journal Article
      Predicting suicidal ideation from depression screening data: A network-augmented machine learning approach
      Kim H, Yocum AK, McInnis MG, Sperry SH. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2026 Aug 1; 406: DOI:10.1016/j.jad.2026.121671
      PMID: 41881118
    • Journal Article
      Potential Impact of Childhood Abuse on Quality of Life During Mood-Stabilising Treatment in Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder
      Wrobel AL, Dean OM, Lotfaliany M, Berk M, Sylvia LG, Thase ME, Deckersbach T, Tohen M, McInnis MG, Kocsis JH, Shelton RC, McElroy SL, Turner A, Nierenberg AA. Bipolar Disorders, 2026 Mar 1; 28 (2): DOI:10.1111/bdi.70079
      PMID: 41677164
    • Journal Article
      Adverse childhood experiences and cardiometabolic risk factors in people with bipolar disorder
      Turner A, Kuperberg M, McGovern H, Wrobel A, Dean OM, Berk M, Sylvia L, McElroy SL, Tohen M, Shelton RC, Iosifescu DV, Thase ME, Kocsis JH, Ostacher MJ, Deckersbach T, McInnis MG, Köhler-Forsberg O, Nierenberg AA. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2026 Jan 15; 393: DOI:10.1016/j.jad.2025.120270
      PMID: 40935250

    Featured News & Stories

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    Research News

    Differences on how doctors prescribe for bipolar disorder around the world

    A global study of 11,521 people reveals how anxiety and substance use disorders affect bipolar medication patterns globally.
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    Hidden Brain “Rethinking Depression”: Dr. Jonathan Rottenberg highlights Dr. Melvin McInnis

    Cornell psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D., reflects on recovering from depression and reconnecting with Melvin McInnis, M.D., in Hidden Brain’s “Rethinking Depression.”
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    Research News

    Clinical Judgment and the Architecture of Reasoning in Psychiatry

    "Clinical Judgment and the Architecture of Reasoning in Psychiatry," editorial from Melvin McInnis, M.D., director of the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program and Raymond DePaulo, M.D., Johns Hopkins University
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    Research News

    New "Ask the Doctor" column written by Dr. Melvin McInnis for bpHope

    New "Ask the Doctor" column written by Dr. Melvin McInnis for bpHope
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    Research News

    A Letter from the Director

    A letter from the Director of the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program.
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    Philanthropy News

    From seeking answers to fueling progress

    Patricia and Jerry Wagner have provided ongoing, dedicated support to the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at University of Michigan Heatlh.