 Secondary Data

The University of Michigan's DataDirect tool offers U-M researchers customized, user-friendly access to Michigan Medicine clinical data. With options for cohort discovery, recruitment, and de-identified data output, DataDirect is a highly valuable resource for mental health research. In this article, we will walk through an example project showcasing how DataDirect can be used for clinical research at U-M.

A primer on using secondary data for mental health research, including: what secondary data is, the value these sources offer, and misconceptions about their utility.