Publications in English

Booklets

Anxiety Disorders

A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the major anxiety disorders, with information on getting help and coping En Español

A Participant's Guide to Mental Health Clinical Research

This brochure, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides answers to common questions about volunteering for mental health clinical research.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)

A detailed booklet that describes Autism symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping

Bipolar Disorder

A detailed booklet that describes bipolar disorder symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A Parent’s Guide

This booklet is a guide for parents who think their child may have symptoms of bipolar disorder, or parents whose child has been diagnosed.

Depression

A detailed booklet that describes Depression symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. En Español

Eating Disorders

A detailed booklet that describes the different types of eating disorders, symptoms, and treatments.

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Community Members Can Do

A booklet that describes what community members can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. En Español

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do

A booklet that describes what parents can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. En Español

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Rescue Workers Can Do

A booklet that describes what rescue workers can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. En Español

Men and Depression

A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better. En Español

Mental Health Medications

This guide describes the types of medications used to treat mental disorders, side effects of medications, directions for taking medications, and includes any FDA warnings.

NIMH Strategic Plan (Flyer)

A summary of the National Institute of Mental Health Strategic Plan objectives.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, treatment options, and how to get help.

Schizophrenia

A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. En Español

Women and Depression: Discovering Hope

A booklet that describes the symptoms, treatment and factors contributing to depression that are unique to women. En Español

Easy-to-Read

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Easy-to-Read)

An easy-to-read booklet of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder En Español

Bipolar Disorder (Easy to Read)

An easy-to-read booklet on Bipolar Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help. En Español

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens (Easy to Read)

An easy-to-read booklet on Bipolar Disorder in children and teens that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help. En Español

Depression (Easy to Read)

An easy-to-read booklet on Depression that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

An easy-to-read booklet on generalized anxiety disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Easy-to-Read)

An easy-to-read booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

Real Men Real Depression (Easy-to-Read)

An estimated six million men in the United States have a depressive disorder-major depression, dysthymia (chronic, less severe depression), or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) every year. En Español

Schizophrenia (Easy-to-Read)

An easy-to-read booklet on Schizophrenia that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help.

Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

An easy-to-read booklet on Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

When Fear Overwhelms: Panic Disorder

An easy-to-read booklet on Panic Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

An easy-to-read booklet on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

Fact Sheets

Borderline Personality Disorder

A brief overview that focuses on the symptoms, treatments, and research findings.

Coping with Continued Stress: The Gulf Oil Spill Disaster

A fact sheet describing how to cope with continued uncertainty surrounding the Gulf oil spill.

Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me?

A fact sheet containing frequently asked questions about genome scans and genetic testing.

Neuroimaging and Mental Illness: A Window Into the Brain

Researchers use brain scans to study brain development in healthy people and people with illnesses. This publication answers frequently asked questions about what brain scans can and cannot do related to diagnosing mental illnesses.

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts (Fact Sheet)

A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention

PANDAS: Frequently Asked Questions about Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections

Overview and FAQs about this illness.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Fact Sheet

A fact sheet with a brief description of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment.

Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention

A fact sheet of statistics on suicide with information on treatments and suicide prevention.

Teenage Brain: A work in progress (Fact Sheet)

A brief overview of research into brain development during adolescence.

The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America

Describes statistics about mental disorders.

Treatment of Children with Mental Illness

Answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental disorders in children.