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.
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.
Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person
Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person MHA Admin Fri, 04/12/2024 – 16:15 April 15, 2024 by Kristen Abell, MHA Director of Website and Digital Projects As someone who wasn’t diagnosed with autism until her mid-40s, I often struggle with what it means for me to unmask. What if people don’t like who I am without […]
Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new book
Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new book MHA Admin Fri, 04/05/2024 – 09:38 Photo of Lauri Hornik by Annabel Braithwaite April 09, 2024 by Edward Schmit, MHA VP of Digital Marketing Editor and publisher Lauri Hornik went looking for a mental […]
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 exposure therapy as a potential treatment for childhood irritability.
Accepting my bipolar brain
Accepting my bipolar brain MHA Admin Fri, 03/29/2024 – 12:36 March 29, 2024 by B. Burke, MHA Public Education Content Manager My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed. I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely […]
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.
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.
How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!)
How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!) MHA Admin Mon, 03/25/2024 – 12:59 March 25, 2024 by Makalynn Powell, Peer and Youth Policy Fellow When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using […]
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.