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Gene-Based Therapy Restores Cellular Development and Function in Brain Cells From People With Timothy Syndrome
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of a potential new therapy for Timothy syndrome, an often life-threatening and rare genetic disorder that affects a wide range of bodily systems, leading to severe cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric symptoms as well as physical differences such as webbed fingers and toes. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Accelerating Science to Improve Early Autism Screening
Persistent, collective efforts in the research community show how making early autism screening part of routine health care can support the well-being of children and families. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

NIMH Research and Science Track at 2024 APA Annual Meeting
NIMH leadership and staff will present several sessions featuring some of the major initiatives NIMH has undertaken or been involved with over the years. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Workshop: Neurofeedback Intervention Development: Opportunities and Challenges
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. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Facebook Live: Brain Stimulation Therapies
NIMH expert Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. will describe common types of brain stimulation therapies, and why they are used, dispel misconceptions, and highlight NIMH-supported research in this area. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Novel Treatment Helps Children With Severe Irritability
A new study by NIMH researchers demonstrated the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy for severe irritability and temper outbursts in children. The positive results set the foundation to continue exploring exposure therapy as a potential treatment for childhood irritability. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Practice-Based Suicide Prevention Centers Meeting
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. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Workshop: Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention
This workshop brings together experts in peer support suicide prevention to discuss relevant conceptual frameworks, recent advances, service settings, and service-user characteristics that inform intervention strategies across the crisis services continuum, digital and telehealth applications, and considerations for youth equity. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Workshop Day One: Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention
This workshop brought experts in peer support suicide prevention to discuss relevant conceptual frameworks, recent advances in understanding what works and for whom, service settings and service-user characteristics that inform intervention strategies across the crisis services continuum, digital and telehealth applications, considerations for youth, and equity considerations. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Workshop Day Two: Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention
This workshop brought experts in peer support suicide prevention to discuss relevant conceptual frameworks, recent advances in understanding what works and for whom, service settings and service-user characteristics that inform intervention strategies across the crisis services continuum, digital and telehealth applications, considerations for youth, and equity considerations. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Revolutionizing the Study of Mental Disorders
The Research Domain Criteria Initiative (RDoC) represented a new way to conceptualize the study of mental illnesses. In celebration of NIMH's 75th Anniversary, we reflect on the beginning and progress of this initiative. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Study Reveals Potential Neural Marker for Social Impairment in Psychotic Disorders
Research funded by NIMH found a link between a low level of social interest among people with psychotic disorders and brain regions in the social motivation system. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

NICHD-NIMH Workshop: Impact of Technology and Digital Media on Child and Adolescent Development and Mental Health
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. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Director ’s Innovation Speaker Series: Changing Minds & Advancing Lines: Why We Must Keep Pushing for Mental Health Equity
Daniel E. Dawes, J.D. , explored the crucial link between mental health and systemic health through the lens of equity and discussed how we can learn from and repair past issues to achieve mental health equity moving forward. As David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., the 16th Surgeon General of the United States, concluded, “there is no health without mental health .” And there is no health equity without mental health equity. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (March)
Undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities available in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news