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Anxiety Disorders
A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the major anxiety disorders, with information on getting help and coping
Date: 2009
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A Participant's Guide to Mental Health Clinical Research
This brochure, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides answers to common questions about volunteering for mental health clinical research. NIMH is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
Date: 2009
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2008
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
A detailed booklet that describes Autism symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping
Date: 2004
Bipolar Disorder
A detailed booklet that describes Bipolar Disorder symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2009
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A Parent’s Guide
This booklet is a guide for parents who think their child may have symptoms of bipolar disorder, or parents whose child has been diagnosed.
Date: 2008
Depression
A detailed booklet that describes Depression symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2007
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Eating Disorders
A detailed booklet that describes the different types of eating disorders, symptoms, and treatments.
Date: 2008
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Community Members Can Do
A booklet that describes what community members can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters.
Date: 2007
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do
A booklet that describes what parents can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters.
Date: 2007
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Rescue Workers Can Do
A booklet that describes what rescue workers can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters.
Date: 2007
Men and Depression
A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better.
Date: 2005
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Mental Health Medications
This guide describes the types of medications used to treat mental disorders, side effects of medications, directions for taking medications, and includes any FDA warnings.
Date: 2008
NIMH Strategic Plan (Flyer)
A summary of the National Institute of Mental Health Strategic Plan objectives.
Date: 2008
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, treatment options, and how to get help.
Date: 2008
Schizophrenia
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2009
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Women and Depression: Discovering Hope
A booklet that describes the symptoms, treatment and factors contributing to depression that are unique to women.
Date: 2009
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Easy-to-Read

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Easy-to-Read)
An easy-to-read booklet of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Date: 2008
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Bipolar Disorder (Easy to Read)
An easy-to-read booklet on Bipolar Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help.
Date: 2008
También disponible en Español
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens (Easy to Read)
An easy-to-read booklet on Bipolar Disorder in children and teens that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help.
Date: 2008
Depression (Easy to Read)
An easy-to-read booklet on Depression that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
Date: 2007
También disponible en Español
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
An easy-to-read booklet on generalized anxiety disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
Date: 2007
También disponible en Español
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Easy-to-Read)
An easy-to-read booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
Date: 2008
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Real Men Real Depression (Easy-to-Read)
An estimated six million men in the United States have a depressive disorder-major depression, dysthymia (chronic, less severe depression), or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) every year.
Date: 2004
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Schizophrenia (Easy-to-Read)
An easy-to-read booklet on Schizophrenia that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help.
Date: 2009
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
An easy-to-read booklet on Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
Date: 2007
También disponible en Español
When Fear Overwhelms: Panic Disorder
An easy-to-read booklet on Panic Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
Date: 2008
También disponible en Español
When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An easy-to-read booklet on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
Date: 2009
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Fact Sheets

Borderline Personality Disorder
A brief overview that focuses on the symptoms, treatments, and research findings.
Date: 2001
Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me?
A fact sheet containing frequently asked questions about genome scans and genetic testing.
Date: 2008
Neuroimaging and Mental Illness: A Window Into the Brain
Researchers use brain scans to study brain development in healthy people and people with illnesses. This publication answers frequently asked questions about what brain scans can and cannot do related to diagnosing mental illnesses.
Date: 2009
Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts (Fact Sheet)
A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention
Date: 2003
PANDAS: Frequently Asked Questions about Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections
Overview and FAQs about this illness.
Date: 2009
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Fact Sheet
A fact sheet with a brief description of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment.
Date: 2007
Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention
A fact sheet of statistics on suicide with information on treatments and suicide prevention.
Date: 2009
Teenage Brain: A work in progress (Fact Sheet)
A brief overview of research into brain development during adolescence.
Date: 2001
The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America
Describes statistics about mental disorders.
Date: 2008
Treatment of Children with Mental Illness
Answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental disorders in children.
Date: 2009