Health & Education

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.

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Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is complicated and tragic but it is often preventable. Learn about the warning signs and how to get help.

Coping with Traumatic Events

Natural disasters can cause serious physical and psychological injuries. Learn more about coping with trauma.

Back to School: Mental Health 101

Headed back to school? Add some mental health education to your agenda. Learn about the mental disorders that affect children and teens.

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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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