Dr. Simon is a psychiatrist and researcher at Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) in Seattle.  He also chairs the Scientific Advisory Board for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the nation’s largest patient-run organization for people living with mental health conditions.  In addition, Dr. Simon leads the Mental Health Research Network, a consortium of research centers affiliated with 11 large health systems across the United States. This network, funded through a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), aims to improve the efficiency, relevance, and impact of mental health clinical and health services research.