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Mental Health Information

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.

Featured Topics and Events
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, help raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs for suicide and know how to get help.

NIMH Livestream Event on Suicide Prevention During COVID: A Continuing Priority

NIMH will host a livestream event on September 22, 2021, to discuss suicide prevention during the pandemic, focusing on unemployment, youth, and other population subgroups who may be experiencing elevated risk.

Health Topics
NIMH offers expert-reviewed information on mental disorders and a range of topics. Use our A to Z list to find basic information on signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and current clinical trials.
Statistics
NIMH statistics pages include statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental illness for the population of the United States, in addition to information about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.
Brochures and Fact Sheets
Download, read, and order free NIMH brochures and fact sheets about mental disorders and related topics. Publications are categorized by disorder, audience, or special topics. Publications are also available in Spanish.
Help for Mental Illnesses

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member. (Esta página también está disponible en español.)

Clinical Trials
If you or a friend or family member are thinking about taking part in clinical research, this page contains basic information about clinical trials, including why people participate, how to find a trial at NIMH or across the country, and what you should consider if you are thinking of participating.

Unless otherwise specified, NIMH information and publications are in the public domain and available for use free of charge. Citation of the NIMH is appreciated. Please see our Citing NIMH Information and Publications page for more information.

Contact Us

The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center

Available in English and Español

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, M-F

Phone:  1-866-615-6464
TTY:  1-301-443-8431
TTY (toll-free):  1-866-415-8051

Live Online Chat:  Talk to a representative
Email:  nimhinfo@nih.gov
Fax:  1-301-443-4279

Mail:  National Institute of Mental Health
Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6200, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663