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Identifying as Queer is Harder for Those with...
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often infantilized and misrepresented, including the common misconception that they are heterosexual and cisgender. Yet, with the recent... The post Identifying as...
Mental Health America Turns 112: A Hopeful Birthday
Mental Health America Turns 112: A Hopeful Birthday JCheang Thu, 02/18/2021 - 14:07 February 19, 2021 By Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO Mental Health America (MHA) is celebrating its 112th birthday. There were...
Communities are taking the journey to mental wellbeing
Communities are taking the journey to mental wellbeing JCheang Wed, 02/17/2021 - 14:40 February 18, 2021 By Ruben Cantu and Christine Williams, The Prevention Institute Five years ago, a diverse group of...
6 Major Takeaways from MHA’s 2020 Screening Data
6 Major Takeaways from MHA’s 2020 Screening Data JCheang Fri, 02/12/2021 - 10:13 February 12, 2021 By Whitney Ball, Associate Director of Marketing and Outreach at Mental Health America It is safe to say that 2020 was...

Scientific Meeting » The NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker...
Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D., M.P.H., the pediatrician and scientist who exposed the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan, will present a first-hand account of her research efforts to discover the truth and her fight for...

Scientific Meeting » NIMH Livestream Event: Let’s Talk...
In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, NIMH is hosting a livestream event featuring NIMH grantee Cynthia Bulik, Ph.D. on February 25, 2021. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

New SAMHSA Guide Highlights HIV Prevention and Treatment...
By: HIV.gov. This blog was posted on HIV.gov on February 3, 2021. The HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released Prevention and Treatment of HIV Among People Living with...

Science News » Adaptive screener may help identify...
In a study supported by NIMH, researchers have developed a computerized adaptive screener that can help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide. Go to Source Author: Claire...

Video » The NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker Series:...
On January 14, 2021, Michael Ungar, Ph.D., founder and director of the Resilience Research Centre and Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, was the...
Why Are Authorized Generic Drugs Crucial for Mental...
Why Are Authorized Generic Drugs Crucial for Mental Health? JCheang Mon, 01/11/2021 - 16:54 January 19, 2021 By Joe Graedon, The People’s Pharmacy Few health professionals are familiar with the concept of authorized...
4 Ways to Uplift Men in Employee Mental...
4 Ways to Uplift Men in Employee Mental Health Programs JCheang Mon, 01/11/2021 - 15:21 January 13, 2021 By Matt Resteghini, Chief Marketing Officer of Total Brain When it comes to dealing with stress, men tend to...

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories During COVID-19
As we put 2020 behind us, it comes as no surprise that it was a very busy year for conspiracy theorists. We heard everything, from... The post The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories During COVID-19 appeared first on The...

Scientific Meeting » Workshop: Gene-based Therapeutics for Rare...
Join NIMH for a virtual workshop focused on the potential challenges and opportunities for gene-based therapeutic strategies for individuals with rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders. Go to Source Author: National...

In a Relationship, but Lonely All the Same
When we think someone as lonely, we almost always imagine the individual as literally alone, but for many loneliness is an experience they feel despite... The post In a Relationship, but Lonely All the Same appeared...

Scientific Meeting » NIMH Livestream Event: Managing Stress...
NIMH is hosting a livestream event on managing stress and anxiety during the pandemic with NIMH expert Dr. Krystal Lewis on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Video » The NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker Series:...
In this talk, Dr. Richman explored how the healthcare sector can transform into a more affordable and sustainable part of the American economy. Central to any meaningful healthcare reform is a reorganization of...

COVID-19 Pandemic Measures Bring an Epidemic of Substance...
While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people worldwide, it has deeply impacted those dealing with substance addictions. Experts have consistently reported a pattern of addictions... The post COVID-19 Pandemic...

Scientific Meeting » The NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker...
On January 14, 2021, Michael Ungar, Ph.D., founder and director of the Resilience Research Centre and Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, will be...
Mental Health America’s Holiday Gift Guide
Mental Health America’s Holiday Gift Guide JCheang Fri, 12/11/2020 - 15:28 December 11, 2020 By Whitney Ball, Outreach and Marketing Manager at Mental Health America The holiday season is in full swing, which means...

New Report! Young People’s Mental Health in 2020:...
New Report! Young People’s Mental Health in 2020: Hope, Advocacy, and Action for the Future JCheang Mon, 12/07/2020 - 11:15 December 09, 2020 Much has been written about the mental health challenges young people are...
As COVID-19 accelerates loss, now is the time...
As COVID-19 accelerates loss, now is the time to #TalkAboutGrief JCheang Mon, 12/07/2020 - 10:41 November 19, 2020 By Sara Deren, founder and CEO of Experience Camps Before America was hit by the coronavirus, one in...

On World AIDS Day, SAMHSA renews commitment to...
Kristin Roha, MS, MPH, Public Health Advisor for HIV, and Dr. Neeraj Gandotra, M.D., Chief Medical Officer Established in 1988, World AIDS Day allows the people of the world to show support for people living with and...

Video » NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Decision-Making...
On November 12, Dr. Martin Paulus, Scientific Director and President of the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be the guest speaker in the NIMH Director’s Innovation Speaker Series, which...

Blog Post » The Lives Lost to COVID-19
In this Director’s message, Dr. Gordon shares a personal perspective on the importance of remembering the individual lives that have been lost to COVID-19. Go to Source Author: Joshua...