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In the discussion of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) scientific activities in education and research, I shall present an overview of the status of research, training, and accomplishments of four minority groups,* and an overview of the NIMH and of the specific research activities of the Center for Minority Groups Mental Health Program (CMGMHP).
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Harper, M.S. (1977). Minority Programs Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. In: Melnick, V.L., Hamilton, F.D. (eds) Minorities in Science. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2367-9_19
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