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NIMH offers authoritative information about mental health disorders as well as information on a range of mental health topics and the latest mental health research.

Featured Topics and Events

Men's Health Month

June is Men's Health Month. Many mental illnesses affect both men and women, but men may be less likely to talk about their feelings and seek help. Recognizing the signs that someone may have a mood or mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment and living a better life.

PTSD Awareness Month

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who've experienced a shocking, scary or dangerous event. As we recognize PTSD Awareness in the month of June, read more on the signs, symptoms, and how to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing PTSD.

Multimodal Brain Stimulation Speaker Series

NIMH will host a speaker series intended to bring together leaders in the field conducting research using non-invasive brain stimulation and functional imaging including EEG, fMRI, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Angel Peterchev

June 7, 2:30 PM ET
Christian Windischberger

June 9, 1:30 PM ET
Faranak Farzan

June 9, 2:30 PM ET
Bradley Postle

June 28, 10:00 AM ET

RDoC Office Hours

June 9, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET

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Mental Health Information

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

The information on the 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.

Consumer Health Publications

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.

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.

Last Revised: May 2017

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