National Institutes of Health

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM). NMHM raises awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Learn more. 

This infographic (PDF, 1 page) shares information on youth prescription drug misuse. The infographic provides communities with action steps to reduce youth prescription drug misuse, such as advocating for naloxone utilization, collaborating with healthcare professionals and educators to enhance prevention efforts, and fostering awareness within the community. Learn more.  ...

This lesson plan contains student activities and teacher prompts to help teens make healthy choices about cannabis use. Learn more. 

This quiz tests players' knowledge on what causes drug overdoses and how to save a life using naloxone. Learn more. 

The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is seeking school-based health center (SBHC) providers to help validate a checklist of LGBTQ+ supportive practices. This work is part of an HHS-funded study on enhancing services and supports for LGBTQ+ high school students who access SBHCs. Learn more.  ...

Application deadline: May 7, 2025  This initiative seeks to advance the science of minority health and health disparities by supporting research on family health, well-being, and resilience. The NIMHD Research Framework recognizes family health, family well-being, and family resilience as critically important areas of research. Learn more and apply.    ...

Application deadline: October 9, 2025  The Comprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health Equity (CPACHE) Program develops and maintains comprehensive, long-term, and mutually beneficial partnerships between institutions serving underserved health disparity populations and underrepresented students (ISUPSs) and National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers (CCs). Grant recipients are expected to work collaboratively to:   Increase ...

Application deadline: July 1, 2024  Through this opportunity, NIH will support creative educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. This opportunity will fund activities that focus on:   Developing courses for skills development   Developing and implementing a program to prepare nurse scientists and scientists ...

This toolkit offers resources to assist school nurses and other school leaders in evaluating and responding to the drug overdose crisis through the implementation of a naloxone program in schools. The toolkit is organized in the following sections:  Creating a Naloxone Program in Your School  Campus Protocols for Emergency Naloxone Administration  Communication Resources  Learn ...

These infographics showcase research findings of interest to ABCD Study® participants, their families, educators, scientists, and other stakeholders. Learn more.