TMS can only directly stimulate the outermost layer of the brain, but NIMH researchers have found that mapping a person’s brain architecture may make it possible to guide TMS to deep brain targets.
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A recent study of gene networks may hold some promising clues about shared mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder and congenital heart disease, two physiologically distinct disorders that often co-occur.
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The National Institutes of Health invites students ages 16 to 18 years old to participate in the “2022 Speaking Up About Mental Health!” essay contest.
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Learn about training opportunities available in the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program (IRP).
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A new study shows the use of a clinical decision support system to prompt the use of shared decision-making tools, such as handouts, may result in positive impacts on long-term cardiovascular health in patients with serious mental illness.
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Dr. Foluso Agboola will provide a brief background on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review and describe the Value Assessment Framework using their review of esketamine for treatment-resistant depression as an example.
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A recent NIMH-supported study investigated whether deep brain stimulation could be personalized for individuals with treatment-resistant depression.
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In recognition of American Heart Month, clinical psychologists Laurie Friedman Donze, Ph.D., from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Krystal M. Lewis, Ph.D., from the National Institute of Mental Health discussed stress and heart health by demonstrating ways to reduce stress and bring on your body’s relaxation response.
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Join experts from NIMH, NIA, and SAMHSA for a Q&A on mental health, well-being, and aging. Learn how to recognize common concerns among older adults and tips to improve your overall mental health.
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In recognition of American Heart Month, join clinical psychologists Laurie Friedman Donze, Ph.D., from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Krystal M. Lewis, Ph.D., from the National Institute of Mental Health for a conversation on stress and heart health.
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