Three NIMH-funded collaborative research hubs are exploring the factors behind the high suicide rates among American Indian (AI) and Alaska Native (AN) youth and designing and testing approaches to preventing suicide.
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Scientific Meeting » RDoC Office Hours: March Session
The NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) unit holds monthly virtual “office hours” via video conference. Discussion topics may include the basic principles of the initiative, general queries about designing and applying for grants based on RDoC ideas, and the role of RDoC within NIMH and its relationship to other initiatives. Questions regarding individual grant applications or detailed program advice will be redirected to the relevant program officers.
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Science News » Suspect Molecules Overlap in Autism, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder share some of the same patterns of suspect gene expression – molecular signatures.
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Science News » NIMH’s Dr. Ann Wagner Designated as the National Autism Coordinator
NIMH’s Dr. Ann Wagner has been designed as the National Autism Coordinator. In this role, she will play a vital role in ensuring the implementation of national autism spectrum disorder research, services, and support activities across federal agencies.
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Blog Post » NIMH’s Portfolio Balance: Quality Science Comes First
Tracking the NIMH research portfolio reveals shifts in balance or research investments over the last ten years. Dr. Gordon offers insights into the trends and his view on funding priorities.
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Scientific Meeting » Live Webinar: Depression and TMS
Join Bruce Luber, Ph.D., for a live webinar on depression and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
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Science News » NIH Releases First Dataset from Unprecedented Study of Adolescent Brain Development
The National Institutes of Health released to the scientific community an unparalleled dataset from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study.
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Science News » NIMH Twitter Chat on Seasonal Affective Disorder
On February 20, 2018, join NIMH for a Twitter chat on Seasonal Affective Disorder with expert Dr. Matthew Rudorfer.
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Scientific Meeting » RDoC Office Hours: February Session
The NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) unit holds monthly virtual “office hours” via video conference. Discussion topics may include the basic principles of the initiative, general queries about designing and applying for grants based on RDoC ideas, and the role of RDoC within NIMH and its relationship to other initiatives. Questions regarding individual grant applications or detailed program advice will be redirected to the relevant program officers.
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Science News » Mental Illnesses by the Numbers
Redesigned web section adds interactive tools, sharing features.
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