Ever found yourself in a moment where the tears just won’t stop flowing, and you feel a mix of relief and embarrassment? Well, it turns out that those tears might be doing you a world of good. Crying is not just a sign of weakness or sadness; it’s a powerful tool for emotional and mental…
Music has a unique way of touching our souls, evoking memories, and stirring emotions. But did you know that it can also be a powerful tool for processing and managing those emotions? Welcome to the world of music therapy, where melodies and rhythms become the bridge to emotional healing and well-being. The Science Behind Music…
NIH-funded study of people with diverse ancestries revealed new genes involved in the disorder and different genes contributing to specific disorder subtypes March 4, 2025 • Research Highlight Bipolar disorder involves fluctuating periods of manic episodes (marked by extremely “up” or irritable moods) and depressive episodes (marked by very “down” moods or lack of pleasure).…
February 25, 2025 • Institute Update Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, M.D. This spring, Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, M.D., Director of the Division of Translational Research (DTR), will depart NIMH to join Arizona State University (ASU) as Founding Dean of the new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering.Upon joining NIMH in 2015, Dr. Lisanby…
Date and Time February 11, 202512:00–4:00 p.m. ET OverviewThe National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC) Open Policy Session provides an opportunity for the mental health research and advocacy communities to stay informed about current National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) programs and priorities.The Council meeting will be available via the NIH videocast website . Planned presentations and discussions include:Shelli…
Date and Time January 22, 20252:00–3:00 p.m. ET OverviewThis technical webinar is for investigators interested in submitting a grant for the Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization – Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) funding opportunity.This funding opportunity is intended to support the development of next generation sensor technologies and bioelectronic devices to further…
Incorporating depression treatment into care for chronic health conditions improved well-being for both patients and their families January 13, 2025 • Research Highlight In many low- and middle-income countries, significant public health resources are dedicated to addressing health conditions like HIV and malaria, but most people with depression and other mental disorders receive no mental…
NIMH-funded study used universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to reduce suicide attempts among adult primary care patients December 30, 2024 • Research Highlight Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. Previous research has shown that identifying and helping people at risk for suicide…
December 20, 2024 • Research Highlight Despite decades of research and the availability of antiretroviral medications, HIV continues to pose a significant health challenge. While these medications can be used to eliminate the symptoms of HIV and prevent its spread to others, a cure has yet to be found.One major challenge is that HIV can…
Transcript Lily KelemenMy name is Lily Kelemen, and I’ll be telling you about what’s in a face and when do we know it’s there. We get a lot of information when we look at a face. We understand things about who a person is, like their age, their race, and their gender, and we also…