Director's Innovation Speaker Series: Youth Suicidal Behaviors: Where Do We Go From HereDuring this fireside chat, Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D., Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and Arielle H. Sheftall, Ph.D. , provided an overview of the state of youth suicide and suicidal behaviors and the path forward for research, prevention, and intervention. This discussion explored current trends, risk factors, and protective strategies in youth mental health, as well as the research advancements that can shape future efforts to reduce suicide rates among young people in the United States. Learn more at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/events/2024/directors-innovation-speaker-series-youth-suicidal-behaviors-where-do-we-go-from-here

Webinar: NIH's Definition of a Clinical TrialDoes your research study meet the National Institutes of Health (NIH) definition of a clinical trial? Watch this webinar to find out! Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provided an overview of NIH clinical trial classifications, with a focus on global mental health research. Their insight will help you correctly identify whether a study is considered a clinical trial so you can: - Select the right NIH funding opportunity for your research study - Write the research strategy and human subjects sections of your grant application and contract proposal - Comply with appropriate policies and regulations The webinar is appropriate for researchers and early career investigators.

Webinar: Mechanisms of Risk and Resilience for Mental Health in Individuals of Mexican OriginIn this webinar, presenters will discuss risk factors that Mexican-origin individuals may face, including discrimination and acculturation stress. They will also discuss research that examines how factors such as familism, ethnic pride, and temperament can help promote resilience among people of Mexican origin.

Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Youth-Centered Approaches to Media ResearchDuring this lecture, Jenny Radesky, M.D., and Megan Moreno, M.D., M.S.Ed., M.P.H., discussed youth-centered approaches to social media research and their impact on frameworks, methods, and products. Dr. Radesky presented the DREAMER Model (Dynamic, Relational, Ecologic Approach to Media Effects Research; Barr, Kirkorian, Coyne & Radesky, 2024), a new conceptual framework for conducting research on early childhood media use. This model improves on older research, which focused only on child "screen time," by exploring the context of media use within parent-child relationships, how media affects both parents and children, the role of media design, and how factors like poverty and stress influence outcomes. She shared recent research that uses the DREAMER Model and discussed its relevance for clinical guidance using the 5Cs framework. Dr. Moreno described the 5Cs framework for teen media use. She then presented on the Brain, Behavior, and Well-Being project, which focuses on the intersection of adolescent development and digital media use. This project uses an interdisciplinary approach guided by a Youth Advisory Board and has informed new methods and approaches for social media research among adolescents. Dr. Moreno also discussed how this project intersects with the 5Cs framework.

Community Conversation Webinar Series: Is Your Kid Often Angry, Cranky, Irritable?Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a condition in which children or adolescents experience ongoing irritability, anger, and frequent, intense temper outbursts. Many children go through periods of moodiness, but children with DMDD experience severe symptoms and often have significant problems at home and school. This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to understand better and address the needs of children with DMDD. Learn more at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/events/2024/community-conversation-webinar-series-is-your-kid-often-angry-cranky-irritable