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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

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Facebook Live: Childhood Irritability

On November 7, 2023, NIMH hosted a Facebook Live event on childhood irritability featuring NIMH expert Dr. Melissa Brotman.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the days get shorter and there is less daylight, you may start to feel sad. While many people experience the “winter blues,” some people may have a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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Health Topics

Learn more about mental disorders, treatments and therapies, and where to find clinical trials.

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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.

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Brochures and Fact Sheets

Download, read, and order free NIMH brochures and fact sheets about mental disorders and related topics. Publications are also available in Spanish.

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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.)

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Clinical Trials

Learn about clinical trials, why people participate in them, what to expect during one, how to find a study, and what to expect after the trial is done.

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.