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A general overview of Alzheimer's Disease that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Selected references, a list of organizations where users can obtain addit... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
This document answers questions about mental illness and psychiatrists, medical physicians who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, substance abuse and addictio... Details >
AACAP offers information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, awards and fello... Details >
Compulsive gambling is the obvious symptom of an emotional disorder. The emotional factors involved are: inability or unwillingness to accept reality, emotional insecurity, basic immaturity, and lack ... Details >
Today more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's. And African-Americans may be at especially high risk for the disease. Learn more about Alzheimer's, how you can reduce your risk and how to get stres... Details >
The National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research (NCAIANMHR) is a program in the Department of Psychiatry and one of four minority mental health research Centers. The N... Details >
National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Information designed to help people understand when to seek psychological services and how a psychologist can help with everyday life problems. Includes a link to referral information for a psychologi... Details >
This is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence. Young people with an anxiety disorder typically are so afraid, wor... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
Once considered a rare disorder, autism and other conditions within the autism spectrum are now estimated to occur at a rate of 1 in 500 children. This site provides a great amount of information inc... Details >
This page has information on articles and resources of disorders and conditions that AboutOurKids has developed.... Details >
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive brain disorder ... Details >
In this fact sheet, 'Mental Health Problems' for children and adolescents refers to the range of all diagnosable emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders. They include depression, attention- defici... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
A list of Technical Assistance, Research and Training Centers and Clearinghouses that are supported by the Center for Mental Health Services. Services may include technical assistance, information and... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
Find out about new and ongoing mental health clinical research trials and what you and your health care provider need to know before making a decision to participate in a trial.... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
A common myth about depression is that it is “normal” for certain people to feel depressed—older people, teenagers, new mothers, menopausal women, or those with a chronic illness. The truth is that de... Details >
Mental illnesses are common health conditions. This document from the National Institute of Mental Health provides information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for depression. Th... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
A general overview -- symptoms, causes, treatment options and prognosis -- of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously referred to as multiple personality disorder (MPD).... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on child and adolescent development and issues concerning the behavioral, mental or developmental disorders that may affect them. Topics i... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
A bilingual family Guide developed with the support of the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch of the Center for Mental Health Services Caring for Every Child's Mental Health: Communities Together Cam... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
This guide focuses on employment discrimination and the extent to which the ADA charge process can be of help to people with psychiatric disabilities. This guide covers the general filing and investi... Details >
Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This web site provides information about how you can quickly locate a psychologist in your area. A toll-free number is listed where an operator, using your zip code, will locate and connect you with t... Details >
This site presents a searchable database to find emotions support groups in the US and other countries.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
This guide will help you understand gambling, figure out if you need to change, and decide how to deal with the actual process of change. If you’re at all concerned about your gambling, this guide is ... Details >
This glossary contains terms used frequently when dealing with the mental health needs of children. The terms in this glossary describe ideal services. This help may not be available in all communitie... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment and education issues for people with psychiatric disabilities. Answers questions about reasonable accommodation, laws a... Details >
Dissociation is a word that is used to describe the disconnection or lack of connection between things usually associated with each other. This site presents frequently asked questions about this dis... Details >
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
Links the user to a choice of mental health-related private industry and government websites.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
This fact sheet discusses selected disability rights topics for people with severe mental illness. Topics covered include: the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) progr... Details >
Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This booklet is designed to help people understand how and why drugs can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems. It also discusses several psychotherapeutic medicines in the four ... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Anyone can develop a mental illness—you, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor. This booklet describes mental disorders and the medications for treating them — includes a comprehensive list of medi... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
This fact sheet considers the prevalence and impact of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among children and adolescents. Descriptions of some of these disorders are included as well as info... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
A series of monographs (7) on practices in children's mental health -- children with emotional or behavioral disorders -- are available for downloading in PDF Adobe format or for ordering in print. ... Details >
This journal publishes articles and book reviews from mental health and rehabilitation professionals, consumers, and family members. It is intended for use by those with a professional and personal in... Details >
Practical information about reasonable accommodations for people who have psychiatric disabilities. Includes news & advisories, regulations, FAQs, research, training and more.... Details >
Online resources for the clinician, researcher and members of the general public on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). Includes research journals, study reports and assessment instruments.... Details >
Links to current SAMHSA grants announcements and applications as well as archives of past SAMHSA grants. This web page also provides a general overview of SAMHSA's grant program, the Knowledge Develop... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. ... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Hmong Khmer/Cambodian Korean Vietnamese
This pamphlet lists symptoms of schizophrenia, including jumping from one subject to another and saying things that don’t make sense; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real; no interest ... Details >
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
This page offers up-to-date listings of upcoming conferences, events, national meetings, and national health observances related to the services and programs of the National Institute of Mental Health... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
This site provides a list of signs that may indicate someone is experiencing a gambling problem.... Details >
Visit this site for details related to grants and funding programs available to states and community health departments involved in substance abuse and mental health services and programs.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
This fact sheet discusses effective, accessible treatment and support for children and adolescents with behavioral problems through community-based "systems of care."... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
Children are in a state of rapid change and growth during their developmental years. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders must be viewed with these changes in mind. While some problems are shor... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a serious medical condition that causes extremes in a person’s mood and behavior. Though it affects people of every race, many African Americans with... Details >