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This May, join the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in an effort to raise awareness about mental health! NIMH has resources to support upcoming efforts for several mental health observances happening this month.
Your mental health matters. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Good mental health helps you cope with stress and can improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from NIMH to help take care of your mental health. #shareNIMH www.nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth
Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand, and it can affect your mental health. These two new videos from NIMH offer information and strategies to help children deal with stress.
Dr. Krystal Lewis, a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher in the NIMH Intramural Research Program, explains what stress is and describes the parts of the brain that handle the “flight-fight-freeze” response. Dr. Lewis also leads a guided visualization activity, which may help you relax. Watch the full video at: https://youtu.be/Dq9odPtHbcg
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May 2-8 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health is an important part of overall health for children as well as adults. For a young person with symptoms of a mental disorder, the earlier treatment is started, the more effective it can be. Early treatment can help prevent more severe, lasting problems as a child grows up.
Find more information about child and adolescent mental health, and download resources and graphics to share with your community.
Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?
At times, all children are sad, anxious, irritable, or aggressive. They may also occasionally find it challenging to sit still, pay attention, or interact with others. In most cases, these are just typical developmental phases; however sometimes these behaviors may indicate a more serious problem.
This fact sheet presents information about 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: https://go.usa.gov/xHngz.
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May 9-15 is National Women's Health Week. Mental disorders can affect women and men differently. Some disorders, like depression and anxiety, are more common in women, and certain disorders like perinatal depression are unique to women.
For National Women's Health Week, find more information about mental disorders specific to women on our health topic page or download free brochures. You can also find brochures en español.
May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. BPD has historically been viewed as challenging to treat. But, with newer, evidence-based treatment, many people with the disorder experience fewer or less severe symptoms and improved quality of life.
For Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, find statistics and more information on the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments on our health topic page, download our brochure, and share resources and graphics with your community.
Upcoming Event
Join NIMH on May 21, 2021, for a livestream event featuring experts on Borderline Personality Disorder.
Learn about borderline personality disorder, an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xHU9q. #shareNIMH
This brochure is also available en español.
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May 24 is World Schizophrenia Day. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which causes significant distress for the individual, their family members, and friends. However, effective treatments are available.
For Schizophrenia Awareness Day, find statistics and more information on the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments on our health topic page, download our brochures, and share resources and graphics with your community.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It’s important to recognize the symptoms of schizophrenia and seek help as early as possible. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xHn4R.
This brochure is also available en español.
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FEATURED RESOURCES
This brief video introduces potential clinical research participants to the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial. Learn more about participating in clinical trials: https://go.usa.gov/xHU9y #shareNIMH
Additional patient-friendly videos about clinical research are available on the NIMH YouTube channel.
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This science education activity book intended for children ages 8-12 years old helps them learn facts about the brain through games and puzzles about brain science and research.
Download the PDF or order your free print copy today!
This coloring book is also available en español.
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