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Easy-to-Read | Fact Sheets | Booklets | In Spanish (En Español)About NIMH Publications
- They are free.
- They come in HTML (the standard Web format) and PDF (Portable Document Format).
- Some are “easy-to-read” (short introductions to a topic). NIMH also publishes booklets (detailed information on mental disorders and research) and fact sheets.
- Spanish translations of some NIMH publications are available (publicaciones en español). Ordene y lea sobre las publicaciones de NIMH en español.
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Publications from Other Organizations
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- MedlinePlus
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences
- The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Fact Sheets
- The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Other Resources
Educational Curriculum on the Science of Mental Illness
The Science of Mental Illness (Grades 6-8) - A five-day middle school curriculum accessible online and available for free distribution to school systems throughout the United States. Students gain insight into the biological basis of mental illnesses and how scientific evidence and research can help us understand its causes and lead to treatments and, ultimately, cures.
Videocasts
Videos of selected NIMH-sponsored lectures, conferences and presentations are available for online viewing. All videocasts are presented as streaming media and require RealPlayer software to view. More information about videocasting is available at the NIH website.