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News
It is important to stay up to date about the latest trends and scientific findings in the field of mental health. Here we provide you with a frequently updated RSS feed that features current news stories from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). You can follow links that will take you directly to the NIMH website to read the original articles.
ECG Screening for Heart Conditions in ADHD Children is Borderline Cost Effective
Obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) to screen for heart conditions in children prior to prescribing stimulant medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may save some lives but it is borderline cost-effective, according to an NIH study published online ahead of print March 8, 2010, in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Gene’s Impact on Forgetting a Fear-Based Memory Same in Humans and Mice
Both humans and mice carrying a variant of a gene that plays a role in memory were slow to learn to forget a fear-based memory. The parallels in gene effects observed in mice and humans in this work means that investigation using the mouse model can provide insights into effects in humans; results may inform treatment approaches to anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bruce Cuthbert Named Head of NIMH’s Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development
Bruce Cuthbert Named Head of NIMH’s Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development
Diabetes and Depression Associated with Higher Risk for Major Complications
People with type 2 diabetes and coexisting major depression are more likely to experience life-threatening diabetes-related complications, according to a recent NIMH-funded study published in the February 2010 issue of Diabetes Care.
The NIMH Annual International Research Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS
The NIMH Annual International Research Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS is a three-day conference addressing the importance of family in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Family is defined as a network of mutual commitment. Academic researchers and service providers come together to discuss the most effective approaches to working with families that are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. This year, the conference will be held in Nashville, TN, and the theme will be HIV Prevention and Support for Families Living in Rural Areas.
Children Carry Emotional Burden of AIDS Epidemic in China
Having a parent with HIV/AIDS or losing one or both parents to the illness leads to poorer mental health among children in China, according to a recent study funded in part by NIMH. Published in the November–December 2009 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, the study also emphasizes the need to develop culturally and developmentally appropriate measures and interventions for diverse populations.
Bundling HIV Prevention with Prenatal Care Reduces Risky Sex Behaviors Among At-risk Mothers
An HIV-prevention program targeted at women receiving prenatal care may effectively reduce risks for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unplanned future pregnancies, according to NIMH-funded researchers. Bundling such interventions into existing health care models, like prenatal care, also may be more accessible to those who may not have the time, interest, or resources to attend a stand-alone HIV prevention program. Changing the way prenatal care is provided also may create sustainable advantages in reproductive health for all at-risk women.
Implementation Science for the Mental Health Gap Action Program
To conduct comparative research on the implementation and scale-up of evidence-based mental health interventions in low- and middle-income settings.
Study of Health Outcomes in Autistic Children and Their Families
The goal of this initiative is to describe the health and health care trajectories of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families, and to evaluate the feasibility of using a large population-based database for research on risk factors for ASD.
Development of a Clinically Useful Classification of Mental Disorders for Global Primary Care
The goal of this initiative is to develop a clinically useful classification of mental disorders to identify people in need of mental health services in primary care settings, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.