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Community Outreach

Discover NIMH is a newsletter from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help community advocates and health professionals raise awareness about mental disorders and the importance of mental health research. Find free education and outreach materials in this newsletter and our Get Involved web section to share with your community. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH to connect with people and organizations with similar goals. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

July is Minority Mental Health Month 

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Racial and ethnic minority communities face unique challenges regarding mental illness and access to mental health care. This month-long observance aims to raise about the importance of ensuring equitable access to mental health treatment and care and to empower individuals and communities to prioritize mental well-being and seek the support they need. 

Spanish-language resources

Visit Información en español sobre la salud mental for NIMH information and resources in Spanish. The website also includes health-related resources in Spanish from other trusted sources.

NIMH offers brochures and fact sheets on mental disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Printed materials can be ordered free of charge. Brochures and fact sheets are also in digital formats and available in English and Spanish.

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Mental disorders do not discriminate, and individuals from minority groups are less likely to receive treatment. Take care of your mental health so you can be there for your loved ones. nimh.nih.gov/findhelp #NMHM2024 #ShareNIMH

National HIV Testing Day is June 27

National HIV Testing Day is observed on June 27 to emphasize and raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing, especially for those at increased risk of getting or transmitting HIV.

The theme for 2024 is “Level up your self-love: check your status,” which emphasizes valuing yourself, showing yourself compassion and respect, and honoring your health needs with self-love.  Living with a serious illness or condition, such as HIV, can affect a person’s mental health. Learn more about HIV/AIDS and Mental Health and Caring for Your Mental Health. Get information about HIV testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Submit Your Feedback: NIMH Strategic Plan Evaluation

NIMH is guided by its Strategic Plan for Research, which outlines the institute’s priorities, from fundamental science to public health impact. NIMH is seeking feedback on its current Strategic Plan for Research to improve the potential usability, effectiveness, and impact of future strategic plans.

Responses are welcome from all interested parties, including but not limited to academic and research institutions; professional associations, organizations, and societies; advocacy organizations; and members of the public. We appreciate your input and invite you to share this Request for Information (RFI) opportunity with your colleagues and others in your community.

Feedback is due at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on July 24, 2024.

FEATURED RESOURCES

Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me About My Mental Health?

This fact sheet provides information on how you can look at your family health history and your genes to determine your risk of developing a mental disorder. It describes the difference between clinical genetic testing and direct-to-consumer genetic reports and how genetics research contributes to diagnosing and treating mental disorders. Download or order this fact sheet.  En español: Mis genes: ¿Qué me pueden decir sobre mi salud mental?

Meet the New Acting NIMH Director! 

Dr. Shelli Avenevoli was named Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health in June 2024. She oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and clinical research that seeks to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Farewell Director's Message from Dr. Joshua A. Gordon: Commencement
• Amplifying Voices and Building Bridges: NIMH Symposium Calls for Action Towards an Inclusive Path Forward
• June 25: Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Beyond the Lab: Navigating Ethical Challenges of Emerging Neurotechnology
• August 30: Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (August)

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Mental Health Information

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