Brochures and Fact Sheets in English
- 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide
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This fact sheet presents five steps for helping someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, and Follow Up.
- ADHD in Adults: 4 Things to Know
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This fact sheet provides information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults including symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and resources to find help.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know
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This brochure provides information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, teens, and adults including symptoms, how it is diagnosed, causes, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or your child.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
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This brochure presents information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis in young children, older children, teens, and adults, and treatments.
- Bipolar Disorder
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This brochure presents information on bipolar disorder including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or others.
- Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
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Information about bipolar disorder in children and teens including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to help a child or teen who has bipolar disorder.
- Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs
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This infographic presents common signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in teens and young adults.
- Borderline Personality Disorder
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Information on borderline personality disorder, including signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, co-occurring illnesses, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or others.
- Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?
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This fact sheet presents information on children’s mental health including assessing your child’s behavior, when to seek help, first steps for parents, treatment options, and factors to consider when choosing a mental health professional. It also provides guidance on how to work with your child’s school, a list of resources, and information about clinical trials.
- Clinical Research Trials and You: Questions and Answers
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This fact sheet discusses what a clinical trial is, who should volunteer, why people might take part in a clinical trial, potential risks and benefits of participation, safety and ethical guidelines, and what people might experience during a clinical trial.
- Depression
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This brochure provides information about depression including the different types of depression, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself or a loved one.
- Depression in Women: 4 Things to Know
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This fact sheet provides information about depression in women including signs and symptoms, types of depression unique to women, treatment options, and how to find help.
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: The Basics
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This fact sheet provides information about disruptive mood dysregulation disorder including a description of the condition, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and tips for parents and caregivers.
- Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know
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This brochure provides information about eating disorders including who is at risk, common types of eating disorders and the symptoms of each, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide
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This brochure provides information about suicide including risk factors, symptoms and warning signs, treatment options and therapies, how to find help for yourself or others, and research about suicide and suicide prevention.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control
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Information about generalized anxiety disorder including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.
- Get Excited About Mental Health Research!
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This printable coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12 provides information about types of mental health research, how this research is conducted, and paths to becoming a mental health researcher.
- Get Excited About the Brain!
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This science education activity book intended for children ages 8-12 years old helps kids learn facts about the brain through games and puzzles about brain science and research. This activity book can be downloaded and printed.
- Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events
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This fact sheet presents information on how children and adolescents respond to traumatic events, and what family, friends, and trusted adults can do to help.
- I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to cope when feeling overwhelmed.
- I’m So Stressed Out! Infographic
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This infographic briefly presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to cope when feeling overwhelmed. It was developed for use on social media to highlight the “I’m So Stressed Out” fact sheet.
- Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders
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This infographic presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders.
- Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me About My Mental Health?
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This fact sheet provides information on how you can look at your family health history and your genes to determine your risk of developing a mental disorder.
- My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
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This fact sheet presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, as well as self-care activities and options for professional help.
- National Institute of Mental Health: Celebrating 75 Years
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This booklet provides an overview of NIMH’s 75-year history, charting a timeline of key events and major research programs and public health initiatives.
- NIMH Strategic Framework for Addressing Youth Mental Health Disparities
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This Framework summarizes NIMH’s plan for guiding research to address and reduce mental health disparities among underserved and underrepresented youth by 2031.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over
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This brochure provides information on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) including signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment options such as psychotherapy and medication.
- PANDAS—Questions and Answers
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Information about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).
- Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms
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Information about panic disorder, including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.
- Perinatal Depression
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This brochure provides information about perinatal depression including signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how you or a loved one can get help.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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This brochure provides information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including what it is, who develops PTSD, symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself or someone else who may have PTSD.
- Schizophrenia
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This brochure provides information about schizophrenia including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself or a loved one.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
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This fact sheet provides information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. It includes a description of SAD, signs and symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than the Winter Blues
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This infographic provides information about how to recognize the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and what to do to get help.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness
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Information about social anxiety disorder, including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.
- Stand Up to Stress!
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This free coloring and activity book helps kids learn simple ways to manage stress and boost their mental well-being.
- Stress Catcher
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The Stress Catcher is a printable, “fortune teller” craft for children that offers coping strategies to help manage stress and other difficult emotions. Instructions on how to create and use the Stress Catcher are provided.
- Teen Depression: More Than Just Moodiness
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This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about how to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help.
- The NIMH Strategic Plan for Research: An Overview
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This fact sheet provides an overview of the NIMH Strategic Plan for Research including the Institute’s vision and mission, research goals, and cross-cutting research themes.
- The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
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Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.
- Tips for Talking With a Health Care Provider About Your Mental Health
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This fact sheet provides five tips to help prepare and guide you on how to talk to a health care provider about your mental health and get the most out of your visit.
- Understanding Psychosis
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This fact sheet presents information on psychosis including causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and resources for help.
- Understanding the Link Between Chronic Disease and Depression
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This fact sheet provides information about the link between depression and chronic disease. It describes what a chronic disease is, symptoms of depression, and treatment options, and presents resources to find help for yourself or someone else.
- Warning Signs of Suicide
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This infographic presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide.
- What Is Telemental Health?
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This fact sheet provides information about telemental health services including potential benefits and drawbacks of this kind of care, and factors to consider when looking for a provider.
