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Stay up to date on the latest happenings and advancements being made with the first-of-its-kind mental health initiative.

Over the next decade and through this innovative look at mental health care, we plan to make great strides in defining risks of mental health challenges and helping people develop resiliency. The SOAR Study is already making waves, raising awareness about our mission and seeing successes. In the first six months after the groundbreaking study launched in January 2024, over 11,000 surveys were completed, and more than 500 people participated in the brain health study.

Our team of dedicated mental health experts is actively visiting cities around Ohio to gather research that will make real change in how we view, treat and prevent mental health conditions.

Latest updates

The Center for Psychiatry & Resilience Introduces “Mental Health Above All”

The Ohio State University's Center for Psychiatry and Resilience's mission is to support individuals on their journey toward healing-empowering individuals to rise above with the care of an engaged, nurturing community and the commitment of thousands of dedicated health professional across Ohio. Because when we put mental health first, individuals find hope. Families become stronger. Communities and workplaces thrive. And, above all, we save lives.

News coverage of SOAR

National Institutes of Health awards $19.5 million to Ohio State for ARTEMIS research study

The National Institutes of Health awarded $19.5 million to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for the ARTEMIS study, which aims to improve suicide risk prediction using AI and behavioral data. The research will recruit 13,500 participants nationwide to identify early markers of suicidal states and enhance clinical interventions.

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Ohio can revolutionize our understanding of mental health. Fund the SOAR study.

Jane Grote Abell, founding family member, executive chairwoman and chief purpose officer at Donatos Pizza and Pat Tiberi, former U.S. representative for Ohio's 12th Congressional District, co-author an opinion piece supporting SOAR and mental health distributed by the Columbus Dispatch.

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SOAR Early Results Quick Summary

Learn how the SOAR Study leverages cutting-edge technology and creates a foundation of longitudinal data to uncover the intricate relationships between mental health, genetics, and environmental factors with some insightful early results. By addressing these issues proactively, the study aims to reduce the prevalence of mental health crises and enhance the overall well-being of Ohio communities and beyond.

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Gov. DeWine announces early results of statewide SOAR mental health study

During the 15th annual Faces of Resilience fundraiser across from the Ohio State campus, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced early results of the statewide mental health initiative known as the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR Study).

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$20 million mental health and resilience SOAR Study now enrolling across western Ohio

The next phase of the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR Study) is now accepting participants across western Ohio at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center. Surrounded by members of the community, SOAR was welcomed by Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Executive Summary

Learn more about the impact of SOAR.

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Central State Panelists Attend the SOAR Summit

Rooted in resilience: Real talk on mental health, trauma, and healing at Central State University’s SOAR Summit.

Southeast Ohio business leader speaks out about mental health

Local business leader sets community example by participating in landmark mental health study.

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SOAR Study press conference

To uncover the root causes and risk factors of mental health challenges, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine launched the $20 million SOAR Study at a press conference in January 2024. Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., Wexner Medical Center chief executive officer John J. Warner and other university leaders also spoke about Ohio State’s lead role in this groundbreaking research initiative.

The launch of this large-scale project was covered by various new media including:

Stories of resilience

Sharing stories of how mental health struggles have impacted us and how we’ve been resilient in our lives can help others feel less alone. It will also help researchers learn more about the causes of and best therapies for mental health conditions.

Here are some of those stories happening around Ohio now.