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A neuronal wiring diagram of the adult fly brain. The adult fly brain comprises 139,000 neurons and more than 50 million synapses. Credit: Tyler Sloan for Murthy and Seung Labs, Princeton University.
Researchers Fully Map Neural Connections of the Fruit Fly Brain

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the first complete map of the neural connections of the common fruit fly brain.

Using Mobile Technology to Improve Care for Teens with Depression
Smartphone Data May Not Reliably Predict Depression Risk in Diverse Groups

NIMH-supported research suggests AI tools built on smartphone data may struggle to predict clinical outcomes like depression in large and diverse groups of people.

Illustration of a brain intertwined with a DNA double helix, depicted as a network of glowing, purple connections on a dark background.
New Gene Delivery Method Paves the Way for Advanced Brain Therapies

A new study, funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, describes a promising new gene delivery vehicle that could advance treatment for brain disorders.

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Increases Found in Preteen Suicide Rate

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that rates of preteen suicide (ages 8-12) have been increasing by approximately 8% annually since 2008.

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Youth With Conduct Disorder Show Widespread Differences in Brain Structure

The largest neuroimaging study of conduct disorder to date, with funding from NIH, has revealed extensive changes in brain structure among young people with the disorder. The largest difference was a smaller area of the brain’s outer layer, known as the cerebral cortex, which is critical for many aspects of behavior, cognition and emotion.

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Collaborative Care Could Help Reduce Disparities in Mental Health Treatment

In an NIMH-funded study, a comprehensive collaborative care intervention significantly reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among trauma patients from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.

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Understanding the Availability of Mental Telehealth Services

In an NIMH-funded study, researchers examine the availability and structure of mental telehealth services.

An image showing, from Left to Right, Dr. Benjamin Le Cook, Dr. Jessica Goodkind, Dr. Sidney Hankerson, and Dr. Christina Borba as they speak on a panel at NIMH’s 75th Anniversary symposium, Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: Toward a More Inclusive Future, on March 18, 2024. Courtesy of NIMH.
Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: NIMH Symposium Calls for Action Towards an Inclusive Path Forward

75th Anniversary

The National Institute of Mental Health hosted its second 75th Anniversary event—a symposium focused on inclusion in research, disparities in health and access to care, and diversity in the mental health workforce.

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Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification

A tablet-based screening tool that analyzes children’s behavior in response to specific video clips shows promise for enhancing early autism screening, according to a study supported by NIMH.

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Noninvasively Stimulating Deep Brain Areas to Treat Depression Symptoms

In a new neuroimaging study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers used repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to target regions deep in the brain to help reduce depression symptoms.