Psych Research & News Feed
Mental Health News – from National Institute of Mental Health
- Researchers Investigate Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain December 20, 2024In a recent NIMH-funded study, researchers explored a potential new way of clearing HIV from the brain by testing a drug that targets a type of immune cell known as macrophages.
- Director's Innovation Speaker Series: Youth Suicidal Behaviors: Where Do We Go From Here December 16, 2024During this fireside chat, Drs. Shelli Avenevoli and Arielle H. Sheftall will provide an overview of the state of youth suicide and suicidal behaviors in the United States.
- Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis December 16, 2024An NIMH-funded study identified consistent links between brain connectivity and cognitive function in people with early stage psychosis and people at high risk who later developed psychosis.
- Improving Firearm Safety in Pediatric Primary Care December 12, 2024An automatic reminder supported by low-burden facilitation increased delivery of a universal secure firearm storage program during pediatric primary care.
- Kathryn Altman, Winner of the 2024 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition December 12, 2024Kathryn Altman discusses a longitudinal study that examined the neural response to novelty as a potential predictor for communication development.
- Ifeoma Azinge, Winner of the 2024 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition December 12, 2024Ifeoma Azinge discusses the influence of the neuropeptide galanin on neuronal circuitry and behavior—and potential implications for mental health.
- Lilly Kelemen, Winner of the 2024 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition December 12, 2024Lilly Kelemen discusses naturalistic facial expressions, perception of emotion on human faces, and disabilities that make it difficult to read expression.
- Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (December) December 3, 2024Undergrads, grad students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities in the NIMH Intramural Research Program.
- Pre-Application Webinar: Effectiveness and Services Trials December 3, 2024This webinar will provide the scientific field and NIMH scientific reviewers with updated information on clinical trials, including changes to pilot effectiveness and services research.
- Pre-Application Webinar Video: Effectiveness and Services Trials December 3, 2024Video recording and transcript of "Pre-Application Webinar: Effectiveness and Services Trials"