NIMH_RDoC

As of February 18, 2025, this account will no longer be active. Please follow @NIMHgov for updates and news from the National Institute of Mental Health.

In 2024, NIH-supported #BasicResearch led to several noteworthy advances, including insights into the H5N1 avian flu outbreak, mapping how cancers form and spread, and progress in understanding the brain. bit.ly/3BvbQy8

Join us for this NIH HEAL Initiative virtual workshop on health economics research to address the needs of individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorder, and comorbid conditions. 📅 Feb. 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. ET Register! go.nih.gov/ie0eWWd

Reward processing impairments are often assoc. with mental illness. #TBT to a data-driven approach using PVS constructs (reward responsiveness, learning, & valuation) to identify pathways to negative symptoms in individuals across the SMI-spectrum; doi.org/10.1007/s00406… #RDoC

#RDoC is constructed around six major domains of human functioning. Learn how each domain contributes to the overall framework; nimh.nih.gov/research/resea…

A new article to start the new year! An insightful review examining neuroimaging studies on adolescent depression within the #RDoC framework, focusing on modalities such as fMRI, DTI, & EEG; doi.org/10.1016/j.pscy…

#2024rewind: Influenced by the #RDoC framework, this study compares disorder-specific and #transdiagnostic cognitive patterns when predicting the severity of anxiety & depression symptoms; doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.…

#2024rewind: A review summarizing #NIMH initiatives that facilitate cognitive & intervention research for #schizophrenia. Highlighted are measurement/treatment research, cognitive neuroscience, & #RDoC funding opportunities; doi.org/10.1093/schbul… @SchizBulletin

How does access to opportunity impact cognitive development? #FBF to a study examining how constructs within the #RDoC Cognitive Domain (language, perception, & attention) are associated with environmental factors that impact youth development; doi.org/10.1007/s10802…

Help NIMH raise awareness about mental health and the importance of mental health research by sharing free education and outreach materials with your community. Sign up to receive the Discover NIMH newsletter to learn about new materials! go.nih.gov/sR2brso #shareNIMH

.@NIHgrants launched a new Resources for Researchers with Disabilities webpage, highlighting support, accommodations, and funding opportunities. Learn more and explore the resources! go.nih.gov/22ZTwtt

Signs of December; cold weather, final exams, & the @ACNPorg conference. Always great discussing innovative research with colleagues! #ACNP2024

New review by Dr. Joshua Gordon, @KafuiDzirasa, & @rikepetzschner examining neuroscientific advances in #MentalHealth research. Highlights include progress in genetics/ molecular neuroscience & computational approaches. BTW, thanks for the #RDoC mention! doi.org/10.1016/j.cell…

Join us on December 16 at 2 p.m. ET for the NIMH Director's Innovation Speaker Series on youth suicide. Acting NIMH Director Dr. Shelli Avenevoli and expert Dr. Arielle Sheftall will discuss research, prevention, and intervention. Register to watch! go.nih.gov/rryStEp

New PVS Domain review! The study evaluates the potential of preclinical rodent research to investigate the neurobiology and neurochemistry underlying reward-related functioning in non-pathological & disease states; doi.org/10.1111/jnc.16… #RDoC