About Us

The Friends of NIMH coalition is dedicated to supporting the mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to transform the understanding of mental health and the treatment of mental illnesses through basic biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, to best inform prevention, early intervention, recovery, and cures.

Friends of NIMH activities include:

  • Educating policymakers and other stakeholders about the science of mental health.
  • Advocating in support of the NIMH budget.
  • Facilitating engaged communication between NIMH and the stakeholder community, including feedback on research portfolios.
  • Increasing public awareness about NIMH research activities and the impact it has on the lives of all individuals and communities.
  • Supporting policies that positively impact the research workforce and the advancement of basic and translational science.  
  • Collaborating with the broad NIH community to inform whole health.

Member organizations represent scientists, physicians, health care providers, individuals, families, and communities.

See our current members.

About NIMH

NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Get Involved

As the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) collaborates with various stakeholders to share information about its priorities and initiatives.

Join the national conversation about mental health. Learn more through the NIMH website on how to get involved by exploring ways to connect with NIMH and by joining the effort to educate the public during upcoming mental health observances.