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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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National Suicide Prevention Month

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

Watch Recording: The Intersection of Suicide and Substance Use

On September 15, 2022, NIMH and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) co-hosted a Facebook Live event on the intersection of suicide and substance use.

Health Topics
Use our A-Z list to find expert-reviewed information on mental disorders, treatments and therapies, special populations, and 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
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.

NIMH Information Resource Center

Available in English and español

Phone:  1-866-615-6464
Live Online Chat:  Talk to a representative
Email:  nimhinfo@nih.gov
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, M-F

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