National Advisory Mental Health Council Open Policy Session (Thursday, February 9, 2017)

 

Dear Friend of NIMH:

 

You are cordially invited to attend the next Open Policy Session of the National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC) on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The NAMHC Open Policy Session is an excellent opportunity for the mental health research and advocacy communities to become informed about current programs and priorities of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

 

The Open Policy Session will be held at the Neuroscience Building (NSC) 6001 Executive Boulevard, Conference Room C, Bethesda, Maryland. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am EST and conclude by 12:45 p.m. EST. Our Council meeting will also be available for viewing over the internet via the NIH video cast website at http://videocast.nih.gov/default.asp. 

 

The discussions planned include a report from NIMH Director, Dr. Joshua Gordon as well as a presentation on computational psychiatry by Dr. David Redish; a presentation on neural circuit technology by Dr. Bryan Roth; and a presentation on opportunities to reduce suicide by Dr. Cheryl King. NIMH also plans to discuss several concepts for potential future funding initiatives.

 

Time for public comments is currently scheduled for 12:30 p.m. EST, although the time could change. We recommend that you check the website for additional details and to view the meeting agenda at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/advisory-boards-and-groups/namhc/index.shtml. 

 

If you plan to attend, please register by noon, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/namhc-open-policy-session-registration-form-tickets-30176227910.

 

We look forward to the upcoming Open Policy Session and hope that you will be able to join us either in person or online via the videocast.