Overview

Welcome from the Director, Dr. Thomas R. Insel
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). NIMH is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. more>>

Facts About NIMH
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the Federal Government's principal biomedical and behavioral research agency. NIMH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. more>>

Strategic Plans and Priorities
The National Institute of Mental Health conducts Strategic Planning for specific research areas as well as for the Institute as a whole. NIMH staff and experts, including the public, carry out this process of reviewing current research, and assessing areas of need and scientific opportunity. more>>

History
Important events, legislative chronology, directors, and appropriations more>>