Science News
- NIMH to Host Twitter Chat on Teen Depression
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• Institute Update
On May 3, 2018, join NIMH for a Twitter chat on teen depression with experts Dr. Argyris Stringaris and Dr. Ken Towbin.
- Hubs Help Native American Communities Address Youth Suicide
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• Science Update
Three NIMH-funded collaborative research hubs are exploring the factors behind the high suicide rates among American Indian (AI) and Alaska Native (AN) youth and designing and testing approaches to preventing suicide.
- Suspect Molecules Overlap in Autism, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
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• Science Update
Depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder share some of the same patterns of suspect gene expression – molecular signatures.
- NIMH’s Dr. Ann Wagner Designated as the National Autism Coordinator
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• Institute Update
NIMH’s Dr. Ann Wagner has been designed as the National Autism Coordinator. In this role, she will play a vital role in ensuring the implementation of national autism spectrum disorder research, services, and support activities across federal agencies.
- NIMH Twitter Chat on Seasonal Affective Disorder
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• Science Update
On February 20, 2018, join NIMH for a Twitter chat on Seasonal Affective Disorder with expert Dr. Matthew Rudorfer.
- NIH Releases First Dataset from Unprecedented Study of Adolescent Brain Development
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• Press Release
The National Institutes of Health released to the scientific community an unparalleled dataset from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study.
- Mental Illnesses by the Numbers
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• Science Update
Redesigned web section adds interactive tools, sharing features.
- Molecular Secrets Revealed: Antipsychotic Docked in its Receptor
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• Press Release
Scientists have deciphered the molecular structure of a widely-prescribed antipsychotic docked in its key human brain receptor. The discovery may hold clues to designing better treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.
- Memory Gene Goes Viral
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• Press Release
A gene crucial for learning can send its genetic material from one neuron to another by employing a strategy commonly used by viruses.
- Intramural Researchers Develop Suicide Risk Screening Toolkit for Medical Settings
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• Science Update
NIMH researchers have developed a brief screening questionnaire for medical professionals to identify youth at risk for suicide.
