Mental health is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Everyone feels worried, anxious, sad or stressed sometimes. But with a mental illness, these feelings do not go away and are severe enough to interfere with your daily life. It can make it hard to meet and keep friends, hold a job or enjoy your life.
Mental illnesses are common – they affect about one in five families in the U.S. It is not your fault if you have one. These disorders – depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and many others - are real diseases that you cannot will or wish away. Fortunately, they are often treatable. Medicines and therapy can improve the life of most people with mental illnesses.
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Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/589.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/articles/589.printerview.html
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Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America
(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america.shtml
- What Are the Warning Signs of Mental Illness?(American Psychiatric Association) - http://healthyminds.org/warningsigns.cfm
- Mental Illness(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/mental-illness/DS01104/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
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What Is Mental Illness?(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/factsheets/LTF-WhatIsMentalIllness.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://healthyminds.org/multimedia/whatismentalillnessespanol.pdf
- Genetics Linked to How Brain 'Frames' Choices(05/05/2009, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_83841.html
- U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left out(05/05/2009, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_83833.html
- Dad's Mental Health Affects Children Too(05/04/2009, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_83794.html
- More News on Mental Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_m.html#mentalhealth
- Mental Health: What's Normal, What's Not?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-health/MH00042/METHOD=print
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8075
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Choosing a Psychiatrist(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/factsheets/LTF-ChoosingPsych.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://healthyminds.org/multimedia/choosingapsychespanol.pdf
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Cognitive Therapy(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/treatment/882.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/mentalhealth/treatment/882.printerview.html
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7952
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/electroconvulsive-therapy/MY00129/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)(Mental Health America) - http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/treatment/electroconvulsive-therapy-ect
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Getting Help: Locate Services(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/getting-help-locate-services/index.shtml
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Medications(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/medications/complete-publication.shtml
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Mental Health Medications(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml
- Mental Health Professionals: Who They Are and How to Find One(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Mental_Health_Professionals_Who_They_Are_and_How_to_Find_One.htm
- Mental Health Providers: Find One to Suit Your Needs(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-health/MH00008/METHOD=print
- Mental Illness and the Family: Finding the Right Mental Health Care for You(Mental Health America) - http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/mi-and-the-family/finding-the-right-mental-health-care-for-you
- Mental Illness and the Family: Is Hospitalization Necessary?(Mental Health America) - http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/mi-and-the-family/is-hospitalization-necessary
- Psychotherapy(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/psychotherapy/MY00186/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/MY00185/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken98-0044/default.asp
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Meditation for Health Purposes(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) - http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htm
- Food for Thought(NAMI) - Links to PDF - http://www.nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Find_Support/Education_and_Training/Education_Training_and_Peer_Support_Center/Hearts_and_Minds/4NamiFoodForThought.PDF.pdf
- Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery: A Self-Help Guide(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA-3720/foreword.asp
- Anger Management: Explore Your Anger to Gain Control(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/anger-management/MH00073/METHOD=print
- Building Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA-3715/default.asp
- Coping Tips for Siblings and Adult Children of Persons with Mental Illness(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Coping_Tips_for_Siblings_and_Adult_Children_of_Persons_with_Mental_Illness.htm
- Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA-3717/default.asp
- How to Deal with Grief(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken-01-0104/
- Mental Illness: What a Difference a Friend Makes(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - http://whatadifference.samhsa.gov/
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Road to Resilience(American Psychological Association) - http://www.apahelpcenter.org/featuredtopics/feature.php?id=6&ch=1
Also available in Spanish http://www.centrodeapoyoapa.org/temasdestacados/destacado.php?id=6&ch=1
- Speaking Out for Yourself: A Self-Help Guide(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA-3719/default.asp
- Support Groups: Share Experiences about Depression, Other Mental Conditions(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/support-groups/MH00044/METHOD=print
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Tips for People Living with Mental Illness in Uncertain Times(Mental Health America) - http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/coping-with-disaster/tips-for-people-living-with-mental-illnesses-in-uncertain-times/
Also available in Spanish http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=E8DD82E7-1372-4D20-C8F76F7365F5AF3B
- Adjustment Disorders(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/adjustment-disorders/DS00584/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/body-dysmorphic-disorder/DS00559/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Conversion Disorder(InteliHealth) - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8271/25759/349402.html?d=dmtHealthAZ
- Dissociative Disorders(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Dissociative_Disorders.htm
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder)(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Helpline&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=20562
- Ganser Syndrome(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/factitious_disorders/hic_ganser_syndrome.aspx
- Hypochondriasis(InteliHealth) - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8271/25759/187979.html?d=dmtHealthAZ
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/intermittent-explosive-disorder/DS00730/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Kleptomania(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/kleptomania/DS01034/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Mental Health Frequently Asked Questions(Rural Assistance Center) - http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/mental_health/mentalhealthfaq.php
- Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/sick/munchausen.html
- Munchausen Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/munchausen-syndrome/DS00965/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
- Overview of Factitious Disorders(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/factitious_disorders/hic_an_overview_of_factitious_disorders.aspx
- Self-Injury/Cutting(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/self-injury/DS00775/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Somatization Disorder(InteliHealth) - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8271/25759/187986.html?d=dmtHealthAZ
- Common Questions about College Mental Health(American Psychiatric Association) - http://healthyminds.org/expertopinion21.cfm
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Family Psychoeducation: Information for Consumers(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/communitysupport/toolkits/family/InfoConsumer.asp
Also available in Spanish http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/communitysupport/toolkits/family/sInfoConsumer.asp
- Family Psychoeducation: Information for Families and Other Supporters(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/communitysupport/toolkits/family/InfFamily.asp
- Fostering a Positive Self-Image(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/mental_health/hic_fostering_a_positive_self-image.aspx
- Getting through Tough Economic Times(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/
- Healthy Living(Mental Health America) - http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/healthy-living
- Housing Options for People with Mental Illness(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken98-0048/default.asp
- Making and Keeping Friends: A Self-Help Guide(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA-3716/default.asp
- Mental Health and Mental Health Services Frequently Asked Questions(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/government/
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Mental Health in Asian American and Pacific Islanders(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/multimedia/LTF-MH%20of%20AAPI_nopic.pdf
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Mental Health in the African American Community(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/factsheets/LTF_MHAfAm.pdf
- Mental Health in the Hispanic/Latino Community(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/factsheets/LTF%20-%20MHHisp.pdf
- Mental Health: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/mental-health/MH00076/METHOD=print
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Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/mental/782.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/healthy/mental/782.printerview.html
- Ministry, Mental Illness, and Communities of Faith(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Helpline1&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=37162
- Normal Stress vs. Adjustment Disorder: What's the Difference?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/adjustment-disorder/AN01768/METHOD=print
- Persons with Mental Illness Who Are Homeless or Missing: A Guide for Families(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Helpline1&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4859
- Psychiatric Advance Directives FAQs(National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives) - http://www.nrc-pad.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=3&id=7&Itemid=25
- Recovery and Living(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/consumersurvivor/recovery.asp
- Mental Health Screening Center(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) - http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_screening_screeningcenter
- How Can I Get Help Paying for My Prescriptions?(Mental Health America) - http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/help/how-to-pay-for-treatment/prescription-assistance-programs
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Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - Large PDF file - http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/10184.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/10184_s.pdf
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Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits: Getting Started(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - Links to PDF - http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11358.pdf
- Mental Health Part D : Consumers and Their Families(NAMI, Mental Health America, American Psychiatric Association) - http://www.mentalhealthpartd.org/consumers/
- Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Programs(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Prescription_Drug_Patient_Assistance_Programs.htm
- Social Security Benefits for Mental Illness(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Social_Security_and_Disability_Benefits.htm
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Mental Disorders(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Mental+Disorders%22
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Mental Health(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/term=%22mental+health%22
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Participant's Guide to Mental Health Clinical Research(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/a-participants-guide-to-mental-health-research.shtml
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Anxious and Depressed Teens and Adults: Same Version of Mood Gene, Different Brain Reactions(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2008/anxious-and-depressed-teens-and-adults-same-version-of-mood-gene-different-brain-reactions.shtml
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Brain Scanning Gives Clues to How Genes Shape Behavior, Disease Risk(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2009/brain-scanning-gives-clues-to-how-genes-shape-behavior-disease-risk.shtml
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Clues to Role of Brain Development as Risk for Mental Disorders May Also Lead to Better Treatments(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2008/clues-to-role-of-brain-development-as-risk-for-mental-disorders-may-also-lead-to-better-treatments.shtml
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Expert Panel Addresses High Rates of Smoking in People with Psychiatric Disorders(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2009/expert-panel-addresses-high-rates-of-smoking-in-people-with-psychiatric-disorders.shtml
- Serious Psychological Distress among Adults Aged 50 or Older: 2005 and 2006(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/SPDolder/SPDolderadults.htm
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Effects of maternal multimicronutrient supplementation on the mental development of... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19336358&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Toward understanding the usefulness of complementary and alternative medicine for... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19155814&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Effect of yoga based lifestyle intervention on subjective well-being. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19130855&tool=MedlinePlus
- Mental Health -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=mental+health[majr]+AND+adult[mh]+AND+english[la]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- Mental health disorders -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=mental+disorders[majr:noexp]+AND+adult[mh]+AND+english[la]+AND+(review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- Mental Health Dictionary(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/resources/dictionary.aspx
- Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Contact Information for Related Organizations(Children's Bureau) - http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp.cfm?subjID=41&rate_chno=11-11136
- American Psychiatric Association District Branch / State Association Directory(American Psychiatric Association) - http://onlineapa.psych.org/listing/
- Hotline Numbers(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/hotlines/default.asp
- Mental Health Services Locator(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/
- National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology - http://www.nationalregister.com/osd/search.php
- Psychiatric Advance Directives: State by State Information(National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives) - http://www.nrc-pad.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=282&Itemid=83
- American Psychiatric Association - http://www.psych.org/
- Center for Mental Health Services - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
- Mental Health America - http://www.nmha.org/
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NAMI - http://www.nami.org/
Also available in Spanish http://www.nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Inform_Yourself/NAMI_en_español/NAMI_en_español.htm
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National Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - http://www.samhsa.gov/
- Dealing with the Criminal Justice System(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Dealing_with_the_Criminal_Justice_System.htm
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Know Your Rights(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken98-0051/default.asp
Also available in Spanish http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/KEN-98-0051SP/default.asp
- Mental Health Parity Act(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HealthInsReformforConsume/04_TheMentalHealthParityAct.asp
- Mental Health Patient's Bill of Rights: Principles for the Provision of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services(American Psychological Association) - http://www.apa.org/topics/rights/
- Questions and Answers on Using “Insanity” as a Legal Defense(American Psychiatric Association) - http://healthyminds.org/insanitydefense.cfm
- Rights and Protection and Advocacy Frequently Asked Questions(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/P&A/
- African American Community Mental Health Fact Sheet(NAMI) - Links to PDF - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/MIO/Fact_Sheets1/AA_MH_Disparities_04.pdf
- Care of Adults with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders in U.S. Community Hospitals, 2004(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) - http://www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/factbk10/
- Consumer Survey on Mental Health(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/multimedia/2006consumersurveyfacts.pdf
- Eliminate Disparities in Mental Health(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/AMH/factsheets/mental.htm
- FastStats: Mental Health Disorders(National Center for Health Statistics) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mental.htm
- Mental Illnesses: Treatment Saves Money and Makes Sense(NAMI) - Links to PDF - http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Policy&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=44613
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Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america.shtml
- Serious Psychological Distress and Receipt of Mental Health Services(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/SPDtx/SPDtx.htm
- What a Difference a Friend Makes: Social Acceptance Is Key to Mental Health Recovery(Center for Mental Health Services) - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA07-4257/default.asp
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Emotions and Health - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter08/articles/winter08pg4.html
- Mental Health in Men(National Women's Health Information Center) - http://womenshealth.gov/mens/mental/
- Common Questions Regarding Women's Mental Health(American Psychiatric Association) - http://healthyminds.org/expertopinion18.cfm
- Pregnancy Pointers for Women with Psychiatric History(NAMI) - http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Pregnancy_Pointers_for_Women_with_Psychiatric_History.htm
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Women and Mental Health(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health/index.shtml
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Good Mental Health Is Ageless(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - Links to PDF - http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/brochures/pdfs/Agingmh.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/mli/docs/spanish/AgingMH-Spanish.pdf
- Mental Health of the Elderly(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/multimedia/ltfelderly.pdf
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Older Adults and Mental Health(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults-and-mental-health/index.shtml
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Role of the Geriatric Psychiatrist(Geriatric Mental Health Foundation) - http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/geriatric_psychiatrist.html
Also available in Spanish http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/geriatric_psych_span.html
- Bipolar Disorder - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html
- Child Mental Health - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childmentalhealth.html
- Compulsive Gambling - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/compulsivegambling.html
- Depression - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obsessivecompulsivedisorder.html
- Personality Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/personalitydisorders.html
- Psychotic Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/psychoticdisorders.html
- Suicide - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/suicide.html
- Teen Mental Health - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenmentalhealth.html
- Mental Health and Behavior - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealthandbehavior.html
- Wellness and Lifestyle - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/wellnessandlifestyle.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Mental Health is the National Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Mental Health - Multiple Languages - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/mentalhealth.html