The mission of The University of Alabama's Center for Mental Health and Aging (CMHA) is to develop new knowledge, test new interventions, and disseminate information related to mental health and aging. Through applied interdisciplinary research, the CMHA promotes improved quality of life for older adults.

The CMHA has four focus areas:
Elder Caregiving
Mental Health of Rural Elders
Quality of Care in Institutional Settings
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues