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Norman Alessi, MD
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Norman Alessi is the Founder of Alessi Psychiatry and Life Center and a nationally recognized leader in psychiatric care, bringing over 40 years of clinical and academic experience. As Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Dr. Alessi has spent decades pioneering innovative treatment approaches in psychiatry.
His distinguished career includes over 225 peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, contributing significantly to the advancement of mental health care. Dr. Alessi has earned numerous prestigious awards and has been consistently honored as one of the Best Doctors in America for 26 consecutive years—a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and psychiatric research.
Living With Long-Standing Depression: Effects of Chronic Symptoms
Depression that persists for years can shape far more than mood alone. Over time, chronic depressive symptoms often influence how individuals view themselves, relate to others, and function in daily life. At Alessi Psychiatry and Life Center in Ann Arbor, Dr. Norman Alessi approaches long-standing depression with an…




