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Mental Health Information

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 24–March 2, 2025)

Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses marked by severe disturbances in a person’s eating behaviors. Help raise awareness about eating disorders by sharing information and materials based on the latest research. 

Check Out Our Updated Health Topic Pages!

Explore NIMH's updated health topic pages for basic information on mental disorders, the latest research, statistics, clinical trials, and other resources.

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Health Topics
Learn more about mental disorders, treatments and therapies, and where to find clinical trials.
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Statistics
NIMH statistics pages include statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental illness for the population of the United States, in addition to information about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.
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Brochures and Fact Sheets
Download, read, and order free NIMH brochures and fact sheets about mental disorders and related topics. Publications are also available in Spanish.
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Help for Mental Illnesses

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member. (Esta página también está disponible en español.)

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Clinical Trials
Learn about clinical trials, why people participate in them, what to expect during one, how to find a study, and what to expect after the trial is done.

Unless otherwise specified, NIMH information and publications are in the public domain and available for use free of charge. Citation of the NIMH is appreciated. Please see our Citing NIMH Information and Publications page for more information.

NIMH Information Resource Center

Available in English and español

Phone:  1-866-615-6464 
Live Online Chat:  Talk to a representative 
Email:  nimhinfo@nih.gov 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, M-F

Mail:  National Institute of Mental Health 
Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications 
6001 Executive Boulevard, MSC 9663 
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663