Past Meetings and Events
Find summaries and recordings of past NIMH meetings and events. These events explore a range of mental disorders and discuss the latest mental health research.
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June 28, 2024VirtualA technical assistance webinar was held for prospective applicants of the following Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Streamlining Mental Health Interventions for Youth Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01 Clinical Trial Optional).
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June 25, 2024VirtualDuring this lecture, Anna Wexler, Ph.D., will explore the ethical challenges and considerations associated with the expansion of neurotechnology from controlled laboratory environments to consumer use. Drawing on her research surrounding do-it-yourself, direct-to-consumer, and alternative neurotherapies, she will highlight the importance of addressing unintended uses of neurotechnology. She will also share insights from her current research efforts that consider how we can more effectively guide the ethical development of neurotechnology.
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June 10, 2024 • 75th AnniversaryVirtualAs part of the yearlong 75th Anniversary celebration, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a webinar to explore key advances in genetics and genomics research.
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June 6, 2024VirtualThe workshop brought together expert investigators, National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff, and members of the public to discuss the current state of research on discrimination and mental health disparities.
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May 2, 2024VirtualThis workshop will convene researchers and federal officials to review the state of the science for neurofeedback intervention development for mental disorders, with an emphasis on real time fMRI approaches.
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May 1, 2024VirtualNIMH expert Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. described common types of brain stimulation therapies, and why they are used, dispel misconceptions, and highlighted NIMH-supported research in this area.
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April 10, 2024VirtualThe directors of the Practice-Based Suicide Prevention Research Centers will provide an overview of each of the projects and help each other achieve their common mission.
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April 4–5, 2024Virtual and in person at the Neuroscience Center Building (6001 Executive Boulevard Rockville, MD)The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Mental Health discuss the impact of technology and digital media on child and adolescent development and mental health.
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March 18, 2024 • 75th AnniversaryVirtual and in person at the National Archives Building (701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.)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.
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February 20, 2024VirtualDuring this lecture, Daniel E. Dawes, J.D. , explored the crucial link between mental health and systemic health through the lens of equity and discuss how we can learn from and repair past issues to achieve mental health equity moving forward. A full recording of the event will be available soon.