279th Meeting of the National Advisory Mental Health Council Open Session Agenda
June 22, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | CALL TO ORDER Elizabeth Church, Ph.D. Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, Ph.D. |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. | NIMH DIRECTOR’S REPORT Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, Ph.D. DISCUSSION |
| 12:35 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | BREAK |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL Maria Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D. DISCUSSION |
| 1:15 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. | CONCEPT CLEARANCES |
| 1:45 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 June 15, 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.