# Messages about Suicide

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From Breakthroughs to Best Practices: How NIMH Transforms Research Into Real-World Care
*Patricia Arean, Susan Azrin, Michael Freed, Adam Haim, Jennifer Humensky, Stephen O’Connor, Jane Pearson, Mary Rooney, Matthew Rudorfer, Joel Sherrill, and Belinda Sims, on behalf of the Division of Services and Intervention Research.* on              February 26, 2024                                      • 75th Anniversary

In this guest-written Director’s message, the Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR) describes notable successes in bridging the gap between basic and clinical science and impacting real-world public health practices and policies.    

Looking Back, Moving Forward
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                January 30, 2023

In this Director’s Message, Dr. Gordon reflects on some exciting NIMH-supported developments from the past year.

Suicide Prevention Research in a Rapidly Changing World
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                September 13, 2022

In this Director’s message, Dr. Gordon discusses what we have learned about suicide risk and prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic and how NIMH has been building upon these findings to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. 

Supporting Kids’ Mental Health During COVID-19
                                                                      By Guest Author on                September 16, 2021

In this jointly written Director’s Message, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Rachel L. Levine, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, describe the mental health impacts of the COVID pandemic on children and what we can do to support kids during this difficult time.

One Year In: COVID-19 and Mental Health
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                April 9, 2021

In this message, Dr. Gordon highlights what we know about Americans’ mental health after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Addressing the Crisis of Black Youth Suicide
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                September 22, 2020

In this message for National Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Gordon describes NIMH’s efforts to address the rising rates of suicide in the U.S. among Black youth.

Suicide Deaths Are a Major Component of the Opioid Crisis that Must Be Addressed
                                                                                                                                      By Joshua Gordon, Nora Volkow on                September 19, 2019

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In observance, Dr. Gordon has partnered with Dr. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), to highlight a dimension of the opioid crisis that receives too little attention—the links between opioid use, opioid use disorder, and suicide.

Mental Health Research—Diversity Matters 
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                July 26, 2018

In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights efforts within the NIMH research portfolio to address disparities in mental health and access to care. 

How Aware Are We, Really, About Mental Illness? 
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                May 29, 2018

In a message on the importance of mental health awareness, Dr. Gordon recounts how he came to be aware of the personal impact of mental illnesses.

Suicide Prevention: Next Steps
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                September 15, 2017

September is National Suicide Prevention month; focusing on the benefits of collaborations, Dr. Gordon outlines recent research results as well as future directions.

The Push for Suicide Prevention
                                                                      By Joshua Gordon on                December 5, 2016

The Push for Suicide Prevention