Primary Care Can Play Key Role in Suicide Prevention

Adding suicide care practices to routine adult primary care visits reduced suicide attempts by 25% in the months after the visit. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/cRTu08l

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Researchers Investigate Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain

In a recent NIMH-funded study, researchers explored a potential new way of clearing HIV from the brain by testing a drug that targets a type of immune cell known as macrophages. from NIMH News

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Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis

An NIMH-funded study identified consistent links between brain connectivity and cognitive function in people with early stage psychosis and people at high risk who later developed psychosis. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/hyg4Lm1

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Improving Firearm Safety in Pediatric Primary Care

An automatic reminder supported by low-burden facilitation increased delivery of a universal secure firearm storage program during pediatric primary care. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/Qob3jrB

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Pre-Application Webinar Video: Effectiveness and Services Trials

Video recording and transcript of "Pre-Application Webinar: Effectiveness and Services Trials" from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/3QjiSHB

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Director's Innovation Speaker Series: Youth Suicidal Behaviors: Where Do We Go From Here

During this fireside chat, Drs. Shelli Avenevoli and Arielle H. Sheftall will provide an overview of the state of youth suicide and suicidal behaviors in the United States. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/127WCaL

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Pre-Application Webinar: Effectiveness and Services Trials

This webinar will provide the scientific field and NIMH scientific reviewers with updated information on clinical trials, including changes to pilot effectiveness and services research. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/QdM7vXg

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Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (December)

Undergrads, grad students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/HnesAbq

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Webinar: Understanding Autism in Indigenous Communities

This webinar, held in honor of Native American Heritage Month, features a conversation with Native American professionals and advocates on the intersection of autism, indigenous heritage, and efforts to enhance resources and outreach for

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Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Youth-Centered Approaches to Media Research

During this lecture, Jenny Radesky, M.D., and Megan Moreno, M.D., M.S.Ed., M.P.H., will discuss youth-centered approaches to social media research and their impact on frameworks, methods, and products. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/EPOHyLN

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New Hope for Rapid-Acting Depression Treatment

A new study, funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, showed that a new medication derived from ketamine is safe and acceptable for use in humans, setting the stage for clinical

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My Life With OCD

Graduate student and mental health advocate Uma Chatterjee, M.S., shares her personal journey navigating life with OCD. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/J58TQOR

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: Mission-Driven & Equity-Centered Approaches to Graduate Admissions

During this webinar, experts in graduate education and systemic-change management will discuss evidence-based practices and case studies of successful holistic admissions programs. The webinar will provide faculty, admission officers, and other higher education professionals

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: 2024 James S. Jackson Memorial Award Ceremony and Lecture

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is pleased to announce that Anna Lau, Ph.D., has been selected as the 2024 James S. Jackson Memorial Award winner. Join us on October 18 to attend

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Researchers Fully Map Neural Connections of the Fruit Fly Brain

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the first complete map of the neural connections of the common fruit fly brain. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/0MA2GDy

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Disability, Equity, and Mental Health Research Webinar Series: Improving Mental Health Equity for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions: An Examination of Risk and Protective Factors and Potential Interventions

This webinar will discuss the latest research on factors that impact depression and suicidality in autistic people and how to use community-based methods to develop effective interventions. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/lTzXPU7

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Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings

Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/yIhEXBw

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: Mechanisms of Risk and Resilience for Mental Health in Individuals of Mexican Origin

In this webinar, presenters will discuss risk factors that Mexican-origin individuals may face, including discrimination and acculturation stress. They will also discuss research that examines how factors such as familism, ethnic pride, and temperament

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75th Anniversary Symposium: Inspiration and Aspiration: Future Perspectives in Mental Health Research

NIMH's final 75th Anniversary symposium brings together trailblazers in the scientific community to discuss diverse and visionary perspectives on the future of mental health research. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/nowFgfA

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Webinar: Timely and Adaptive Strategies to Optimize Suicide Prevention Interventions

This webinar brings together experts in areas that include passive and active data collection methods, the measurement of social contexts related to suicide risk, and the methodological aspects of Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAI). from

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Webinar: Neuroimmune Mechanisms Linking Inflammatory Processes with Cognitive, Social, and Affective Functions

This webinar focuses on the complex communication between the nervous and immune systems and how this interaction impacts brain function during development, adulthood, and disease. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/Fshf1QA

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NIH Women's Health Roundtable: Maternal Mental Health Research

This is the third roundtable of NIH's Women's Health Roundtable Series, which focuses on important women's health topics, such as maternal mental health, as part of the White House Women's Health Research Initiative. The

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: Cultural Strengths as Protection: Multimodal Findings Using a Community-Engaged Process

This webinar will present a conceptual framework for investigating the impact of cultural factors on mental health within American Indian communities. It will also present emerging findings from community-engaged research in this field. from

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity’s Disability, Equity, and Mental Health Research Webinar Series: Framework for Understanding Structural Ableism in Health Care

In this webinar, Dielle Lundberg, M.P.H., and Jessica Chen, Ph.D., will introduce a conceptual framework outlining pathways through which structural ableism in public health and health care may contribute to health inequities for “people

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Smartphone Data May Not Reliably Predict Depression Risk in Diverse Groups

NIMH-supported research suggests AI tools built on smartphone data may struggle to predict clinical outcomes like depression in large and diverse groups of people. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/pWMadhv

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Getting to the NIH Clinical Center

Here is a video to help you get to your appointment on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/7yW5SVK

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Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (August)

Undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities available in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/Zl4x6VC

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New Gene Delivery Method Paves the Way for Advanced Brain Therapies

A new study, funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, describes a promising new gene delivery vehicle that could advance treatment for brain disorders. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/MjyVafU

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: Understanding Stigma and Discrimination as Drivers of Mental Health Disparities for Diverse, Rural, LGBTQ+ Communities

This webinar will present the goals and procedures of the Rural Engagement and Approaches For LGBTQ+ Mental Health (REALM) study, which is developing a longitudinal cohort of diverse LGBTQ+ adults residing in rural and

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Increases Found in Preteen Suicide Rate

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that rates of preteen suicide (ages 8-12) have been increasing by approximately 8% annually since 2008. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/jagPuE3

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Technical Assistance Webinar: Suicide Prevention Across the Life Span in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

A technical assistance webinar will be held for prospective applicants of the following Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Suicide Prevention Across the Life Span in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-MH-25-160).

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Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity’s Disability, Equity, and Mental Health Research Webinar Series: Transforming Mental Health Disability Research Through Lived Experience Leadership and Co-Production

This webinar will introduce a range of approaches to meaningfully integrate individuals with lived experiences of psychiatric disabilities into mental health research. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/DuJ4TiV

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Episode 1: Jane the Brain and the Stress Mess

Jane has a big test coming up, and did we mention a science fair project too?? Learn more about how stress affects the brain and join Jane as she learns important skills like box

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Youth With Conduct Disorder Show Widespread Differences in Brain Structure

The largest neuroimaging study of conduct disorder to date, with funding from NIH, has revealed extensive changes in brain structure among young people with the disorder. The largest difference was a smaller area of

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Collaborative Care Could Help Reduce Disparities in Mental Health Treatment

In an NIMH-funded study, a comprehensive collaborative care intervention significantly reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among trauma patients from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/v26Etyc

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Placebo Workshop: Translational Research Domains and Key Questions

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will host a virtual workshop on the placebo effect. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together experts in neurobiology, clinical trials, and regulatory science to

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Understanding the Availability of Mental Telehealth Services

In an NIMH-funded study, researchers examine the availability and structure of mental telehealth services. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/fPIdlLZ

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Technical Assistance Webinar: Streamlining Mental Health Interventions for Youth Living with HIV in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

A technical assistance webinar will be held for prospective applicants of the following Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Streamlining Mental Health Interventions for Youth Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01 Clinical

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Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: NIMH Symposium Calls for Action Towards an Inclusive Path Forward

The National Institute of Mental Health hosted its second 75th Anniversary event—a symposium focused on inclusion in research, disparities in health and access to care, and diversity in the mental health workforce. from NIMH

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Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification

A tablet-based screening tool that analyzes children’s behavior in response to specific video clips shows promise for enhancing early autism screening, according to a study supported by NIMH. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/C1cdOi3

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Overcoming Childhood Anxiety: Hope Through Research

Mental disorders often begin in early childhood, and developing the best treatments for children requires research designed specifically for them. In this episode, we talk with Lori and her 11-year-old daughter, Joanne, about their

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Webinar: NIH’s Definition of a Clinical Trial

Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will provide an overview of NIH clinical trial classifications, with a particular focus on global mental health research. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/7wmQrnY

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Noninvasively Stimulating Deep Brain Areas to Treat Depression Symptoms

In a new neuroimaging study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers used repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to target regions deep in the brain to help reduce depression symptoms. from NIMH News

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NIH Announces Winners of 2023-2024 High School Mental Health Essay Contest

Learn about the 24 youth who received prizes in the national essay contest addressing mental health and mental health stigma. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/EN5reYB

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Bridging Policy and Research for Suicide Prevention in the Americas: A Joint PAHO/NIMH Symposium on Suicide Prevention

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are organizing a two-day symposium on suicide prevention, a key priority of the Americas' public health agenda. from NIMH News

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Workshop: Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Evidence-Based Developmental Perspectives

This two-day virtual workshop convenes researchers, youth advocates, and federal officials to review the state of the science on developmental trajectories of gender identity and sexuality with a focus on research aimed at the

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Workshop: Discrimination as a Social Determinant of Mental Health Disparities

The workshop will bring together expert investigators, National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff, and members of the public to discuss the current state of research on discrimination and mental health disparities. from NIMH News

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Scientists Map Networks Regulating Gene Function in the Human Brain

An NIMH-funded research consortium has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/Ehw19gb

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Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (June)

Undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities available in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/35yicFx

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Characterizing Childhood Irritability Across Ages and Stages

NIMH-supported research captures expressions of irritability across developmental stages via a clinically relevant measurement tool: the MAPS Temper Loss Scale. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/12QuAK8

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Basic Research Powers the First Medication for Postpartum Depression

Decades of NIMH-supported basic research led to a pioneering treatment for postpartum depression and continues to power exciting advances in women's mental health care. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/mnt6ipD

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Pathways to Recovery: Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Psychosis, a condition marked by a loss of touch with reality, is distressing for those who experience it and their loved ones. If left untreated, psychosis can have serious impacts on people's lives. But

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Facebook Live: Brain Stimulation Therapies

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month in May, NIMH hosted a Facebook Live event on brain stimulation therapies. The event featured NIMH expert Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D., Director of the Noninvasive Neuromodulation

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Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated Autism

In this NIMH-supported study, researchers investigated the neural underpinnings of sensory hypersensitivity in SCN2A-associated autism. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/WXRN7t9

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Gene-Based Therapy Restores Cellular Development and Function in Brain Cells From People With Timothy Syndrome

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of a potential new therapy for Timothy syndrome, an often life-threatening and rare genetic disorder that affects a wide range of bodily systems, leading to severe

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Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening

Persistent, collective efforts in the research community show how making early autism screening part of routine health care can support the well-being of children and families. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/WVZqBP0

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NIMH Research and Science Track at 2024 APA Annual Meeting

NIMH leadership and staff will present several sessions featuring some of the major initiatives NIMH has undertaken or been involved with over the years. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/Nmh5LRj

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Workshop: Neurofeedback Intervention Development: Opportunities and Challenges

This workshop will convene researchers and federal officials to review the state of the science for neurofeedback intervention development for mental disorders, with an emphasis on real time fMRI approaches. from NIMH News Feed

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Facebook Live: Brain Stimulation Therapies

NIMH expert Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. will describe common types of brain stimulation therapies, and why they are used, dispel misconceptions, and highlight NIMH-supported research in this area. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/GJLq4Vh

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Novel Treatment Helps Children With Severe Irritability

A new study by NIMH researchers demonstrated the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for severe irritability and temper outbursts in children. The positive results set the foundation to continue exploring

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Novel Treatment Helps Children With Severe Irritability

A new study by NIMH researchers demonstrated the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for severe irritability and temper outbursts in children. The positive results set the foundation to continue exploring

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Practice-Based Suicide Prevention Centers Meeting

The directors of the Practice-Based Suicide Prevention Research Centers will provide an overview of each of the projects and help each other achieve their common mission. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/7O1h6Mm

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Revolutionizing the Study of Mental Disorders

The Research Domain Criteria Initiative (RDoC) represented a new way to conceptualize the study of mental illnesses. In celebration of NIMH's 75th Anniversary, we reflect on the beginning and progress of this initiative. from

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Study Reveals Potential Neural Marker for Social Impairment in Psychotic Disorders

Research funded by NIMH found a link between a low level of social interest among people with psychotic disorders and brain regions in the social motivation system. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/SIBmPec

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NICHD-NIMH Workshop: Impact of Technology and Digital Media on Child and Adolescent Development and Mental Health

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Mental Health discuss the impact of technology and digital media on child and adolescent development and mental

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Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (March)

Undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities available in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/EVMxroR

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NIH Researchers Identify Brain Connections Associated With ADHD in Youth

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain’s frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain.

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Life with Schizoaffective Disorder

In this lived experience feature story, Ray Lay describes the challenges of living with schizoaffective disorder and his later success in life. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/p2TYuN3

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Hidden Histories: Racial Injustice at St. Elizabeths Mental Hospital

A decade before the end of slavery, Washington D.C.'s St. Elizabeths Hospital began treating Black patients for mental illnesses. As the nation's first integrated, federally funded mental health facility, the concept was groundbreaking, but

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Dr. Joshua Gordon to Step Down as Director of the National Institute of Mental Health

On February 29, 2024, Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., announced his decision to end his tenure as the director of the National Institute of Mental Health. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/ZigE9kv

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Intervention Reduces Likelihood of Developing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression by More Than 70%

Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing

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Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Changing Minds & Advancing Lines: Why We Must Keep Pushing for Mental Health Equity

During this lecture, Daniel E. Dawes, J.D., will explore the crucial link between mental health and systemic health through the lens of equity. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/75CvrRx

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Decades of Dedication and Collaboration: Unraveling the HIV Mystery

In celebration of NIMHs 75th anniversary, we reflect on decades of work by the institute to understand and eradicate HIV. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/kV2TqYm

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Workshop: Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention

This workshop brings together experts in peer support suicide prevention to discuss relevant conceptual frameworks, recent advances, service settings, and service-user characteristics that inform intervention strategies across the crisis services continuum, digital and telehealth

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety

Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health found that unmedicated children with anxiety disorders show widespread overactivation in brain functioning and that treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy led to a clinically significant drop

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Researchers Expand Understanding of Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Fragile X Syndrome

An NIMH-supported study of the 3D genome revealed widespread silencing of genes with important roles in brain function in fragile X syndrome and related disorders. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/yUvDP6c

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NIMH Hosts 75th Anniversary Symposium

The National Institute of Mental Health recently hosted a symposium to kick off its 75th Anniversary celebrations. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/yHRkxJe

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Using Games to Explore the Mind

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the non-profit organization The Many Brains Project partnered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) All of Us Research Program to adapt a series of new

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Disparities in Psychotic Disorder Diagnoses and Other Negative Health Outcomes

NIMH researchers found racial and ethnic disparities in rates of psychotic disorders, which were associated with co-occurring medical conditions and negative health outcomes. from NIMH News Feed https://ift.tt/dAftVbn

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The BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Workshop: From Single-Cell Genomics to Brain Function and Disorders—Data Integration and Annotation

This workshop will be a 3-day interactive event with targeted and coordinated presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations with the following goals: 1. Foster the development of data standards for the integration and annotation of

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