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Information about depression including the different types of depression, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to find help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. These episodes occur “out of the blue,” not in conjunction with a known fear or stressor.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Information about depression including the different types of depression, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to find help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Explore NIMH resources on mental health topics, statistics, brochures and fact sheets, clinical trials, and how to find help for mental illnesses.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Overview of statistics for personality disorders. Personality disorders represent “an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture” per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). These patterns tend to be fixed and consistent across situations and leads to distress or impairment. Additional data on borderline personality disorder is included on this page.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about technology and mental health treatment, including pros and cons of using apps, current trends, & evaluating app effectiveness.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about how to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This fact sheet provides information on how you can look at your family health history and your genes to determine your risk of developing a mental disorder.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information about the link between depression and chronic disease, including symptoms of depression and resources to find help for yourself or someone else.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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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.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about psychotherapies (talk therapy) such as what it is, considerations when looking for a therapist, & resources for finding help & more information.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Explore information on mental health medications, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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Information about panic disorder, including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This fact sheet provides five tips to help prepare and guide you on how to talk to a health care provider about your mental health and get the most out of your visit.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This infographic presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This fact sheet presents information on psychosis including causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and resources for help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information about social anxiety disorder, including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on bipolar disorder. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, types, and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for anxiety disorders. Combined, anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This brochure provides information about perinatal depression including signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how you or a loved one can get help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on suicide. Find resources on warning signs of suicide, treatments and therapies, prevention, and finding help in crisis.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This brochure provides information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including what it is, who develops PTSD, symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself or someone else who may have PTSD.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that involves intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult. Agoraphobia involves avoidance of situations such as being alone outside of the home; traveling in a car, bus, or airplane; or being in a crowded area.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on autism spectrum disorder. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of autism and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on schizophrenia. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia, risk factors, and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Find resources on the signs and symptoms of OCD and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about substance use and mental health, including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, how to find help, and resources for more information.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn more about mental disorders, treatments and therapies, and where to find clinical trials.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Social anxiety disorder (formerly social phobia) is characterized by persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be embarrassing and humiliating.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information about generalized anxiety disorder including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on anxiety disorders. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH researches attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Find resources on the signs and symptoms of ADHD and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, sometimes referred to as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that affect a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on depression. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of depression, types, and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on borderline personality disorder. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for mental illnesses. Mental illnesses are common in the United States. One in six U.S. adults lives with a mental illness (43.4 million in 2015). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression, including signs and symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for major depression. Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. For some individuals, major depression can result in severe impairments that interfere with or limit one’s ability to carry out major life activities.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Although adults with phobias may realize that these fears are irrational, even thinking about facing the feared object or situation brings on severe anxiety symptoms.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for eating disorders. Eating disorders are serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on eating disorders. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, types, and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
An overview of statistics for suicide. Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on recent nationwide surveys, suicide in some populations is on the rise.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about NIMH research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Find resources on the signs and symptoms of PTSD and potential treatments and therapies.| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
