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Thinking Globally to Improve Mental Health

Press Release • July 06, 2011
Mental health experts are calling for a greater world focus on improving access to care and treatment for mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, as well as increasing discoveries in research that will enable this goal to be met.

Many School-aged Children with ASD in South Korea Go Undiagnosed

Science Update • May 10, 2011
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children in South Korea appears to be much higher than the range of estimates reported for other countries, according to a study partly funded by NIMH. Furthermore, two-thirds of ASD cases were found in children attending mainstream schools, had not been previously diagnosed, and had never received treatment for the disorder. The study was published on May 9, 2011, in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

NIMH Teams Up to Study ASD Rates in Somali-American Children

Science Update • January 20, 2011
NIMH will be supporting a joint effort with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Autism Speaks, a private advocacy organization, to investigate reports of elevated prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among children born to Somali immigrants living in Minneapolis, Minn.

Children Carry Emotional Burden of AIDS Epidemic in China

Science Update • February 23, 2010
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.

Teaching Teens About Abstinence May Delay Sexual Activity, Reduce Risk Behaviors

Science Update • February 02, 2010
Teens who received a behavioral intervention centered on abstinence were more likely to delay first sexual contact than teens who received a control intervention focusing on general health promotion, according to an NIMH-funded study. Though differing from federally funded abstinence-only programs, the researchers describe how an abstinence-based intervention may help delay sexual activity among adolescents in the February 2010 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.

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Posts about Diversity and Ethnic Groups

December 23, 2011

NIMH’s Top 10 Research Advances of 2011

Posted by Thomas Insel

August 18, 2011

Striving for Diversity

Posted by Thomas Insel

Dr. Insel discusses achieving diversity in the NIMH workforce and grantee population in light of a report in Science today.

July 06, 2011

Mental Health: Think Globally, Act Locally

Posted by Thomas Insel

Global commonalities represent an opportunity for us to learn from the experiences in other countries or among other cultures to help improve mental health care in the U.S.

June 18, 2010

Reducing Disparities in Mental Health Equity: Closing the Gaps

Posted by Thomas Insel

While one of America’s greatest strengths is its racial and cultural diversity, this diversity produces complex mental health care issues due to the heterogeneity of the population to be served.

Meeting Summaries about Diversity and Ethnic Groups

Closing the Gaps: Reducing Disparities in Mental Health Treatment through Engagement

September 12, 2011 – September 13, 2011
Bethesda, Maryland
In September 2011, the Office for Research on Disparities and Global Mental Health (ORDGMH) in the Office of the Director and the Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR) at NIMH convened a workshop, “Closing the Gaps: Reducing Disparities in Mental Health Treatment through Engagement.” This workshop brought together thought leaders from a range of fields—epidemiology, psychology, psychiatry, social work, and community-based services and intervention research—and representatives of key federal agencies to discuss the role of engagement in reducing mental health treatment disparities.

Alliance for Research Progress — July 29, 2011 Meeting

July 29, 2011
Bethesda, Maryland
Summary for the July 2011 meeting of the Alliance for Research Progress.