Event Summaries about Depression

In celebration of Pride Month, the NIMH Intramural Research Program hosted an interactive hybrid symposium and a moderated panel discussion on the latest interventions, future directions, and resources on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

This webinar spotlights recent scientific advances in translational, social, behavioral, and intervention research to better understand the sex and gender influences underlying the neurobiology of and advancing improved mental health outcomes for PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in women.

As children prepare to return to school during these uncertain times, NIMH is conducting a Facebook Live event on the nation’s youth mental health crisis featuring Deputy Director Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D.

NIMH experts discussed the signs, symptoms, treatments, and latest research on the menopause transition and depression.

This webinar examined the neurobiology of depression and mood disorders during the menopause transition and later life.

Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration conducted a Q&A on mental health, well-being, and aging. Experts discussed common concerns among older adults and tips to improve overall mental health.

NIMH conducted a livestream event on seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Matthew Rudorfer, M.D., chief of the Adult Psychopharmacology, Somatic, and Integrated Treatment Research Program at NIMH, discussed the signs, symptoms, treatments, and the latest research on SAD.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) teamed up for a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) discussion with Dr. Carlos Zarate Jr. During the Reddit AMA, Dr. Zarate answered questions from the public about current treatments for depression and the latest research efforts to develop cutting-edge therapies for the condition.

National Institute of Mental Health Alliance for Research Progress October 2018 Meeting Summary, Agenda, and Participant List

On May 3, 2018, the National Institute of Mental Health hosted a Twitter chat on teen depression with Dr. Argyris Stringaris and Dr. Ken Towbin.

NIMH IRP scientist-clinician Kathryn DeLonga, PsyD conducted a workshop on depression and teenagers.

NIMH IRP scientist Bruce Luber, Ph.D., conducted a webinar on depression and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

On February 20, 2018, the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health held a Twitter chat on seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

National Institute of Mental Health Alliance for Research Progress September 2017 Meeting Summary, Agenda, and Participant List