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NATIONAL INSTITUTE of MENTAL HEALTH
News and Events
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is pleased to announce that Anna Lau, Ph.D., has been selected as the 2024 James S. Jackson Memorial Award winner!
Dr. Lau’s work spans services research, translational and prevention research, and implementation science to reduce disparities in youth mental health in community settings like schools. She is a Professor of Psychology and Asian American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence in the Life Sciences. She is a faculty member in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program, directs the Culture and Race/Ethnicity (CARE) in Youth Mental Health Lab, and trains and mentors students in evidence-based treatment for youth.
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Established in 2021, the NIMH James S. Jackson Memorial Award honors outstanding researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in minority mental health and mental health disparities research, community engagement, and mentorship.
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Celebrating 75 Years
NIMH is celebrating 75 years of transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
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