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Mental
Health Fact Sheets |
The publications listed below are provided
by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and include strategies
for promoting mental health. These publications are for informational
purposes only, and are not intended as a substitute for clinical
care. Please note: You will need Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view the fact sheets. If you do not have the required
software, please click on the image below to download a free
copy.
 ANXIETY
DISORDERS:
A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes and
treatments of the major anxiety disorders. It also includes information
on getting help and coping. (2007)
 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. 2007 (rev.)
BIPOLAR DISORDER:
A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes
and treatment of Bipolar Disorder. It also includes information
on getting help and coping. (2001)
 BORDERLINE
PERSONALITY DISORDER: A brief overview that
focuses on the symptoms, treatments, and research findings. Date:
2001 (rev.)
DEPRESSION: A
detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes and treatment
of Depression. Also includes information on getting help and coping.
(2007)
DEPRESSION - WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW:
A booklet that describes the symptoms of depression and the
reasons why women are more likely than men to suffer depression.
Date: 2005 (rev.)
DEPRESSION AND MEN:
A brief overview that describes what you need to know about
depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and
getting better.
DEPRESSION AND THE ELDERLY:
A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide
in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide
prevention
EATING
DISORDERS: A detailed
booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information
on getting help and coping. Date: 2007 (rev.)
MEDICATIONS: A
detailed booklet that describes the medications for treating mental
disorder. It includes a comprehensive list of medications. (2002)
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD):
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. Date: 2007 (rev.)
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 —
includes a self-test. (2006)
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD):
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 — includes a self-test. Date: 2005 (rev.)
SCHIZOPHRENIA:
A detailed booklet that
describes symptoms, causes and treatments of Schizophrenia. It also
includes information on getting help and coping. (2006)
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. Date: 2007 (rev.)
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