Fact Sheets
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Understanding Psychosis
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This fact sheet presents information on psychosis including causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and resources for help.
- 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.
