01 Mar 2010
March 1 NIMH Update
Attached is the March 1 Update from the National Institute of Mental Health. Please check out the latest vodcasts on the Speaking of Science Series. Here are two examples:
A Revealing Study into the Mental Health of America’s Children
It’s been called one of the richest studies of its kind. The National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey looked into the well-being of the nation’s children. Dr. Kathleen Merikangas of the NIMH was the lead author of the survey that tracked mental disorders in children and how many of those surveyed received treatment http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/speaking-of-science-nimh-vodcast- series.shtml#merikangas
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The last decade, the United States has experienced a series of man-made and natural disasters. Large numbers of people in this country have been exposed to potentially traumatic events. This vodcast focuses on NIMH research in the areas of traumatic stress reactions and specifically mental health issues among U.S. service members. What we learn from the military experience can help us understand stress risk predictions for the entire population. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/speaking-of-science-nimh-vodcast- series.shtml#ptsd-short