Important Events in NIMH History
1946—On July 3, President Truman signed the National Mental Health Act, which called for the establishment of a National Institute of Mental Health. more>>
NIMH Legislative Chronology
1946—Public Law 79-487, the National Mental Health Act, authorized the Surgeon General to improve the mental health of U.S. citizens through research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. more>>
Directors of NIMH
A list of the directors of the National Institute of Mental Health and their tenures. more>>
Appropriations
A breakdown by year of NIMH funding. more>>
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