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75th Anniversary Events

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

September 20, 2024

NIMH's final 75th Anniversary symposium brought together trailblazers in the scientific community to discuss diverse and visionary perspectives on the future of mental health research. Read the event summary.

NIMH Genomics Team 75th Anniversary Webinar: Celebrating Advancements in Psychiatric Genomics

June 10, 2024

As part of the yearlong 75th Anniversary celebration, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) hosted a webinar to explore key advances in genetics and genomics research. Watch a full recording of the event.

Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: Toward a More Inclusive Future

March 18, 2024

This symposium brought together people living with mental illness, clinicians, and communities to reflect on past and present challenges in mental health research and chart a more inclusive path forward. Read the event summary.

Reddit “Ask Me Anything” with NIMH Director, Dr. Joshua A. Gordon and Deputy Director, Dr. Shelli Avenevoli

January 10, 2024

NIMH's Director and Deputy Director will answer questions about NIMH’s research priorities, progress made, and challenges ahead in the coming years. View the archive of the AMA discussion .

The Evolution of Mental Health Research

September 13, 2023

This symposium highlighted advances in brain and mental health research over the past 75 years and looked ahead to continued progress and innovation. Watch a full recording  of the event on the NIH VideoCast webpage.

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