Past Events

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.

A 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).

During 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.

Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will provide an overview of NIH clinical trial classifications, with a particular focus on global mental health research.

As 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.

The 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.

This 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.

NIMH 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.

The 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.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Mental Health discussed the impact of technology and digital media on child and adolescent development and mental health.