NIMH and the NIH HEAL Initiative: Collaborating to address the opioid epidemic
Dr. Gordon discusses NIMH ’ s role in the HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long-term SM) Initiative -- the National Institutes of Health(NIH) ’ s all-in, coordinated response to the opioid epidemic. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - September 26, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Suicide Deaths Are a Major Component of the Opioid Crisis that Must Be Addressed
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In observance, Dr. Gordon has partnered with Dr. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), to highlight a dimension of the opioid crisis that receives too little attention — the links between opioid use, opioid use disorder, and suicide. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - September 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Guessing Right on Ketamine
In his latest message, Dr. Gordon discusses the role of NIMH and other researchers in the development of esketamine, an FDA-approved, rapid-acting medication that targets treatment-resistant depression. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - August 13, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Planting the Seed: Today ’ s Research Shapes Tomorrow ’ s Breakthroughs
In this Director ’ s message, Dr. Gordon digs into the historical roots of the hippocampus and the role it plays in human memory – an example of how scientists build upon past research discoveries and, in turn, advance the science that could benefit future generations. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - June 26, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
I ’ m Optimistic about Depression
In this Director ’ s Message, Dr. Gordon discusses research-based advances in the understanding and treatment of depression. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - May 13, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Progress and Priorities in Autism Research: It ’ s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Springtime
April is Autism Awareness Month and in this Director ’ s message, Dr. Gordon discusses the past, present, and future of autism research. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - April 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
A Bench-to-Bedside Story: The Development of a Treatment for Postpartum Depression
In this message, Dr. Gordon discusses the role of NIMH and others in the bench-to-bedside story of bexanolone, which has just been approved by the FDA as the first treatment specifically for postpartum depression. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - March 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Around the World and Back Again: Global Mental Health Efforts
Mental illnesses are a global problem. In this director ’ s Message, Dr. Gordon discusses his recent trip to Nepal and Kenya to see how NIMH is helping bring cutting-edge research to bear on the problems facing individuals with mental illnesses in low-resource settings. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - February 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
NIMH and the HEAL Initiative: Collaborating to address the opioid epidemic
Dr. Gordon discusses NIMH ’ s role in the HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long-term SM) Initiative -- the National Institutes of Health(NIH) ’ s all-in, coordinated response to the opioid epidemic. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - February 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Translational Research: From Research Findings to Transformative Treatments
The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) focuses on research which translates basic neuroscience findings into novel treatments. In this Director ’ s Message, Dr. Gordon discusses some of the exciting work presented at this year ’ s ACNP meeting. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - December 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
It Begins with Basic Science
Those of you who follow Dr. Gordon on Twitter (@NIMHDirector) may have seen snippets of his experiences at the 2018 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), the largest gathering of neuroscientists in the world. In this Director ’ s message, Dr. Gordon highlights some of the excellent basic research on display at this year ’ s conference. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - November 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Confronting Bias to Advance Science
Dr. Gordon discusses the presence — and negative impact — of bias in science and how we can take positive steps as individuals and organizations to challenge these assumptions and combat their damaging effects. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - October 19, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Moving Stress Research Forward
Research tells us that severe stress can cause all kinds of adverse health outcomes, including an increased risk for mental illnesses. Dr. Gordon discusses how NIMH is trying to move the field of stress research forward, toward the translation of basic findings into clinical advances. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - October 4, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
From Student to Scientist: NIMH Training and Career Development
NIMH is committed to research training and career development of young researchers. As students across the country head back to school, Dr. Gordon discusses some of the ways NIMH supports and trains the next generation of researchers. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - August 28, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
Mental Health Research — Diversity Matters
In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights efforts within the NIMH research portfolio to address disparities in mental health and access to care. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - July 26, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joshua Gordon Source Type: blogs
