NIMH Launches New Podcast Series to Commemorate its 75th Anniversary

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in celebration of its 75th anniversary, announced the inauguration of their new podcast series, “Mental Health Matters”. This series aims to dive deep into the narrative journeys of key figures making strides in mental health research while also spotlighting the experiences of individuals navigating life with mental health challenges.

Episode one is titled, “Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide.” The episode features a compelling conversation between NIMH’s Director, Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, and Dr. Arielle Sheftall, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Listeners will be taken on an educational and emotional exploration of youth suicide, gaining insight into those more susceptible to it and grasping the profound implications it has on younger demographics and how to counteract this heartbreaking phenomenon.

Tune into the NIMH podcast series available here.