Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity (ODWD)

The Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity (ODWD) coordinates two significant priorities at NIMH:

Reduce mental health disparities and promote equity in the United States
Further efforts to diversify the mental health research workforce

The office’s combined focus allows NIMH to support and advance practices that encourage equity in mental health research and address the needs of individuals and communities that are underrepresented and underserved in both research and the workforce. Learn more about the functions of the ODWD office.