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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 small metropolitan communities across the United States.
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.
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).
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.
Episode 3: Jane the Brain and the Upset Reset
Hello kids, meet Jane the Brain! In this fun and colorful video series from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Jane, our super-smart and friendly animated character, helps kids understand big feelings like stress, frustration, and sadness. Join Jane as she explores ways to handle these emotions with relatable situations and helpful tips and coping skills.
Episode 2: Jane the Brain and the Frustration Sensation
Hello kids, meet Jane the Brain! In this fun and colorful video series from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Jane, our super-smart and friendly animated character, helps kids understand big feelings like stress, frustration, and sadness. Join Jane as she explores ways to handle these emotions with relatable situations and helpful tips and coping skills.