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Office of the NIMH Director

The Office of the NIMH Director is the central office at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It is responsible for defining Institute programs, plans, and policies, and provides management, program analysis, and scientific leadership.

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About the Acting NIMH Director

Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, Ph.D., is the Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.

Learn more about Dr. Beckel-Mitchener.

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About the Acting NIMH Deputy Director

Susan E. Koester, Ph.D., deputy director of the Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS), is currently serving as the Acting NIMH Deputy Director.

Learn more about Dr. Koester.

Offices within the Office of the NIMH Director

The Office of the NIMH Director is made up of seven offices that provide operational and administrative planning and coordination.