Pre-Application Webinar: Effectiveness and Services TrialsThis webinar provided the scientific field and NIMH scientific reviewers with updated information on clinical trials, including changes to pilot effectiveness and services research. The webinar covered the following funding opportunities: • PAR-25-285 Effectiveness Trials to Test Mental Health System Interventions (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) • PAR-25-177 Full-Scale Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 - Clinical Trial Required) • PAR-25-178 Pilot Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 – Clinical Trial Required)

Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Your Role in Winning Hearts and Minds for ResearchA discussion on the importance of advocacy to ensure we have a strong and thriving health and medical research system.

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.