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Transforming the understanding
and treatment of mental illnesses.

278th Meeting of the National Advisory Mental Health Council Open Session Agenda

March 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Videocast: NIH Videocast Link 

TimeEvent
10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING REMARKS

Elizabeth Church, Ph.D.
Acting Director, Division of Extramural Activities

Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, Ph.D.
Acting Director, NIMH

10:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

NIMH DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, Ph.D.
Acting Director, NIMH

DISCUSSION

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

BREAK

12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.CONCEPT CLEARANCES
12:45 p.m.ADJOURN

Public Comments

Due to the virtual nature of the meeting, written comments may be submitted to NAMHCPublicComment@mail.nih.gov by 12:00 p.m. ET on February 27, 2026. Comments should be 500 words or less. Written comments will be shared with Council members but will not be posted or shared via videocast. We recommend you check this webpage to view meeting agenda updates.

Contact Person for Special Accommodations

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations (e.g., sign language or interpreting services, etc.) should contact NAMHCPublicComment@mail.nih.gov. Please make accommodation requests at least 7 business days prior to the event.