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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
After diagnosis, interventions and services should begin as soon as possible to support the needs of individuals with autism and make the most of their strengths. go.nih.gov/G4rfkUW #AutismAcceptanceMonth
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
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
Dr. Jessica Perkins from Peabody College will discuss developing interventions to harness perceptions and enhance the uptake of HIV-related health behaviors in the second of three ODP Early Stage Investigator Lectures on May 7, 11 a.m. ET. Register at prevention.nih.gov/news-events/od…
Autism spectrum disorder can usually be reliably diagnosed by the age of two. If you notice signs, seek an assessment to get the earliest diagnosis, interventions, and services possible. go.nih.gov/dSubzoV #AutismAcceptanceMonth
St. Elizabeths Hospital was the first integrated, federally funded mental health facility. Listen to NIMH's new podcast episode on how the ideas of false racial differences shaped the inequitable care of the hospital's Black patients. go.nih.gov/QZ1Id9j #MinorityHealthMonth
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
Establishing heart-healthy habits is important for #OurHearts ! Cardi-O sat down with Dr. Krystal M. Lewis, a licensed clinical psychologist at National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), to learn how to build healthy lifestyle habits. Check out their conversation!
Join the NIMH/ONAC special event to celebrate #AutismAcceptanceMonth -- Sound Tracks: An Artistic Journey to Belonging. This free, public event will take place today, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET in Bethesda, MD, and online. Register! iacc.hhs.gov/meetings/autis…
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…
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
🚨 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
During National #MinorityHealthMonth , check out NIMH's mental health information in Spanish! go.nih.gov/5uPFYIp
It's recommended that all children should be screened for developmental delays beginning at their 9-month well-child visit and specifically for autism at their 18- and 24-month visits. Learn more at go.nih.gov/dSubzoV. #AutismAcceptanceMonth