The BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Workshop: From Single-Cell Genomics to Brain Function and Disorders—Data Integration and Annotation

By Admin 03/01/2024

NIMH News Feed This workshop will be a 3-day interactive event with targeted and coordinated presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations with the following goals: 1. Foster the development of data standards for the integration and annotation of single-cell genomics data. 2. Systemize and automate the process of data to information to knowledge and develop pipelines […]Continue reading

Reddit “Ask Me Anything” with NIMH Director, Dr. Joshua A. Gordon and Deputy Director, Dr. Shelli Avenevoli

By Admin 28/12/2023

NIMH News Feed NIMH’s Director and Deputy Director will answer questions about NIMH’s research priorities, progress made, and challenges ahead in the coming years. Go to Source 28/12/2023 – 09:02 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) Policy for Studies Using Non-Human Primates in Neuroscience Research

By Admin 22/12/2023

NIMH News Feed This day-long virtual workshop will give the neuroscience community an opportunity to discuss how the NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable is applied to studies using non-human primates. Go to Source 22/12/2023 – 09:04 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Magnetic Seizure Therapy as Effective as Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treating Depression

By Admin 18/12/2023

NIMH News Feed This clinical trial found that MST is equally effective at reducing depression symptoms as ECT, but with fewer side effects. Go to Source 18/12/2023 – 18:02 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Scientists Unveil Complete Cell Map of a Whole Mammalian Brain

By Admin 13/12/2023

NIMH News Feed For the first time ever, an international team of researchers has created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian brain. Go to Source 13/12/2023 – 18:02 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder

By Admin 12/12/2023

NIMH News Feed Josh Santana shares his story of growing up with ADHD and bipolar disorder. Go to Source 12/12/2023 – 18:03 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

The Evolution of Brain Stimulation Therapy

By Admin 06/12/2023

NIMH News Feed Electroconvulsive therapy, known as ECT, has long been mischaracterized in pop culture, but in truth, this is a safe and effective treatment that has provided a road to recovery for many people with hard-to-treat depression. In this episode, we’ll talk with Dr. Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, an internationally recognized innovator in ECT […]Continue reading

Life Beyond Anorexia Nervosa

By Admin 05/12/2023

NIMH News Feed An in-depth look at Kristina Saffran’s journey with Anorexia Nervosa. Go to Source 05/12/2023 – 18:02 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Saving Lives Through the Science of Suicide Prevention

By Admin 13/11/2023

NIMH News Feed Evidence-based efforts to improve suicide risk screening, assessment, and intervention are helping to save lives, thanks to research supported by NIMH. Go to Source 13/11/2023 – 18:02 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Facebook Live: Childhood Irritability

By Admin 25/10/2023

NIMH News Feed NIMH is hosting a Facebook Live event on childhood irritability featuring NIMH expert Dr. Melissa Brotman, chief of the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit in the Intramural Research Program. Go to Source 25/10/2023 – 09:02 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom