🚨 Reminder 🚨: Nominations for National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)’s 2024 James S. Jackson Memorial Award will close at 11:59 p.m. this Friday. Nominate exceptional minority mental health and/or mental health disparities researchers! go.nih.gov/GbCPWYc

Are you interested in learning more about brain stimulation therapies 🧠? Join us for a Facebook Live on May 1 with National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) expert Dr. Sarah H. Lisanby. She’ll describe common types of brain stimulation therapies and why they are used. go.nih.gov/iCyEwG7 #MentalHealthMonth

.NIH-supported studies found that diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions during and after pregnancy rose significantly 📈 in Americans from 2008 to 2020. To learn more, read the NIHDirector’s latest blog post. go.nih.gov/nQPfuLA

Researchers, we have a funding opportunity! NIH may be able to fund your research if you substantially leverage data from at least two Common Fund programs. These data sets are valuable and widely available! Apply: go.nih.gov/AhEYiDZ

Workshop alert: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will host a free virtual workshop on May 2 to discuss the opportunities and challenges of using neurofeedback intervention development to treat mental disorders. Register now: go.nih.gov/yB17TmN

Request for info: NIH and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invite your input on identifying and addressing gaps in:
· The impact of racism on brain and behavioral health
· The role of racism on the conduct of brain and behavioral health research
Provide input by June 14: go.nih.gov/FFvEAFS

Reminder: Tomorrow, IACC_Autism will host a meeting to discuss agency updates and issues related to autism research and services activities. It’s not too late to register to attend: iacc.hhs.gov/meetings/iacc-… #AutismAwarenessMonth

Register for the first National Summit to End Stigma from June 24-26, 2024! Hear from some of the leading mental health experts & inspiring advocates who work every day to eliminate stigma related to mental health and substance use disorders. Learn more! hgc.societyconference.com/v2

Tomorrow, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Office of National Autism Coordination are hosting the #AutismAcceptanceMonth Special Event, “Sound Tracks: An Artistic Journey to Belonging.” This hybrid event will feature autistic art & artists 📷🎻🎥. Register to attend: iacc.hhs.gov/meetings/autis…

🚨 PSA 🚨: Multiple changes are coming to Extramural Research applications and peer review in 2025, including simplified peer review, updated application forms and instructions, and training grant application updates! Learn how to navigate these changes: go.nih.gov/2025changes

Did you know #BRAINInitiative Photo and Video Contest winners are showcased at the BRAIN Initiative Conference and in the yearly BRAIN Initiative Calendar? Submit a photo by 5:00 p.m. next Monday, 4/15. go.nih.gov/KkZdqGa #studyBRAIN #BRAINConference

If you’re interested in BRAIN-funded research, I encourage you to check out a new NIH blog series: The BRAIN Blog 🧠! The first post, written by Walter J. Koroshetz Dr. Walter Koroshetz, explores what makes the BRAIN Initiative unique: go.nih.gov/S390hd4 #studyBRAIN

Researchers 📢: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is looking to fund research that tests the validation and feasibility of objective, easy-to-use, and widely accessible tools for predicting response to depression treatments at the level of the individual. Learn more: go.nih.gov/wFglsmI

Heads up: We’re hosting a virtual meeting tomorrow that brings together directors of all seven National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded Suicide Prevention Research Centers! They’ll provide an overview of their projects and discuss ideas for improvement. Register to attend: go.nih.gov/U5UwZwQ

Findings from the #BRAINInitiative Cell Census Network set a foundation for BRAIN-funded research that will transform our understanding of brain cell types & the precise tools needed to access & map them. Inside Precision Medicine examines these groundbreaking projects. insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/precisi…

On April 17, IACC_Autism will host a meeting to discuss agency updates and issues related to autism research and services activities. Register to attend in person or watch virtually! iacc.hhs.gov/meetings/iacc-… #AutismAwarenessMonth

📢 Calling all researchers! Several NIH institutes and centers, including National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), issued a NOSI to highlight interest in receiving research applications focused on diseases and health conditions that predominantly affect women or are female-specific. go.nih.gov/X9RBGBb

Workshop alert: On May 2, we will host a free virtual workshop to discuss neurofeedback intervention development for mental disorders, with an emphasis on real-time fMRI approaches! Expect engaging panel presentations and discussions. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/neurofeedbac…

The lived experiences of autistic people have shaped federal autism activities. Read more in my Director's message with Dr. Susan Daniels, HHS National Autism Coordinator & Director of NIMH’s Office of National Autism Coordination: go.nih.gov/vCFayFh #AutismAcceptanceMonth

On April 17, IACC_Autism will host a meeting to discuss agency updates and issues related to autism research and services activities. We will also recognize #WorldAutismAwarenessDay and National #AutismAcceptanceMonth . Join us! iacc.hhs.gov/meetings/iacc-…