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- Eating Disorders
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2007 (rev) - 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 (rev) - 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: 2007 (rev) - Depression
A detailed booklet that describes Depression symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2007 (rev)
También disponible en español - 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 (rev) - 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 (rev) - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2006 (rev) - Schizophrenia
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2006 (rev)
También disponible en español - 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 (rev)
También disponible en español - Depression: What Every Woman Should Know
A booklet that describes the symptoms of depression and the reasons why women are more likely than men to suffer depression.
Date: 2005 (rev)
También disponible en español - 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 (rev) - Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders
A booklet with answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental disorders in children — includes a medications chart.
Date: 2004 (rev) - Medications
A detailed booklet that describes the medications for treating mental disorder — includes a comprehensive list of medications.
Date: 2002 (rev) - Bipolar Disorder
A detailed booklet that describes Bipolar Disorder symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2001 (rev)
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- 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 (rev) - 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 (rev) - 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 (rev) - 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: 2007 (rev)
También disponible en español - Panic Disorder, A Real Illness
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 — includes a self-test.
Date: 2006 (rev)
También disponible en español - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, A Real Illness
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 — includes a self-test.
Date: 2005 (rev)
También disponible en español - A Look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
An easy-to-read booklet with personal stories of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.
Date: 2004 (rev) - A story of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness): Does this sound like you?
An easy-to-read booklet with a personal story of bipolar disorder — includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.
Date: 2002 (rev)
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Fact Sheets
- The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America
Describes statistics about mental disorders.
Date: (rev) - 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 (rev) - Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention
A brief overview of suicide statistics and prevention.
Date: 2006 (rev) - Real Men. Real Depression.
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 (rev)
También disponible en español - Depression: A Treatable Illness
Depression is a serious medical condition that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.
Date: 2004 (rev) - Men And Depression - Fact Sheet
Depression is a serious but treatable medical condition that can strike anyone regardless of age, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, or gender.
Date: 2003 (rev)
También disponible en español - Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention
Date: 2003 (rev) - Teenage Brain: A work in progress
A brief overview of research into brain development during adolescence.
Date: 2001 (rev) - Borderline Personality Disorder
A brief overview that focuses on the symptoms, treatments, and research findings.
Date: 2001 (rev) - Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: An Update from the National Institute of Mental Health
A fact sheet that describes the symptoms and treatments of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.
Date: 2000 (rev)