National Advisory Mental Health Council

The National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC) advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services; the Director, National Institutes of Health; and the Director, National Institute of Mental Health, on all policies and activities relating to the conduct and support of mental health research, research training, and other programs of the Institute.

NAMHC Roster (PDF file, 2 pages)

Recent Council Reports

• Setting Priorities for Basic Brain and Behavioral Science Research at NIMH
• Mental Health for a Lifetime: Research on the Mental Health Needs of Older Americans
• Blueprint for Change: Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Mental Health Research Careers: An Investment in America's Future (PDF file, 88 pages)

Council Reports Archive more>>

Council Policy Session Photos

Dr. Thomas Insel conducts his first Council meeting as NIMH Director.

Drs. Hyman and Kirschstein present at the NAMHC's January 2002 meeting.

Council News

Final report approved: Setting Priorities for Basic Brain and Behavioral Science Research at NIMH - May 2004

• Slide Presentation:A summary of the final report was presented to the NAMHC on May 14 by Council Workgroup chair Alan Leshner, Ph.D.

Recent Concept Clearances
Approved concepts for Requests for Applications, Program Announcements, and Requests for Proposals

Council Meeting Information

2005 Meeting Schedule
February 3-4, 2005
May 12-13, 2005
September 15-16, 2005

2006 Meeting Schedule
February 2-3, 2006
May 11-12, 2006
September 14-15, 2006

Past NAMHC Meeting Agendas, Director's Reports, Summary Minutes