Skip to main content

Transforming the understanding
and treatment of mental illnesses.

Fact Sheets

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide

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.

En español

ADHD in Adults: 4 Things to Know
ADHD in Adults: 4 Things to Know

Information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and resources to find help.

En español

cover image for NIMH infographic Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs
Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs

This infographic presents common signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in teens and young adults.

En español

Clinical Research Trials and You: Questions and Answers (thumbnail)
Clinical Research Trials and You: Questions and Answers

Learn about what a clinical trial is, potential risks and benefits, safety and ethical guidelines, and what people might experience during a clinical trial.

En español

cover image of NIMH publication Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: The Basics
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: The Basics

Information about disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, including a what it is, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and tips for parents and caregivers.

En español

cover image of NIMH fact sheet I’m So Stressed Out
I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet

This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to cope when feeling overwhelmed.

En español

cover from NIMH publication Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders
Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders

This infographic presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders.

En español

Looking at My Genes fact sheet
Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me About My Mental Health?

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.

En español

cover image for NIMH publication My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?

Information about assessing your mental health and deciding if you need help. It provides examples of symptoms, self-care activities, and how to seek help.

En español

Thumbnail cover image for PANDAS publication.
PANDAS—Questions and Answers

Information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.

En español

cover of NIMH publication 'Seasonal Affective Disorder'
Seasonal Affective Disorder

Information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression, including signs and symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.

En español

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than the Winter Blues - Thumbnail
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than the Winter Blues

This infographic provides information about how to recognize the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and what to do to get help.

En español

Cover image of NIMH foldable stress catcher for kids
Stress Catcher

A free, printable “fortune teller” craft for children that offers coping strategies for stress. Includes instructions to create and use the Stress Catcher.

En español

The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know

Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.

En español

cover of NIMH publication Understanding Psychosis
Understanding Psychosis

This fact sheet presents information on psychosis including causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and resources for help.

En español

Signs that someone is thinking about suicide: 1) Talking about wanting to die, feeling great guilt or shame, being a burden to others. 2) Feeling empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live; extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage; unbearable emotional or physical pain. 3) Changing behavior, such as making a plan or researching ways to die,ithdrawing from friends, saying good bye, giving away important items, or making a will;  taking dangerous risks such as driving extr
Warning Signs of Suicide

This infographic presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide.

En español

cover image of NIMH publication Common Types of Eating Disorders
What Are Common Types of Eating Disorders?

Information about eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

cover of NIMH publication What is Telemental Health?
What Is Telemental Health?

Information about telemental health (“telehealth”), including potential benefits and drawbacks and factors to consider when looking for a provider.

En español