What you'll find in this issue of Discover NIMH:
Mental health is as important as physical health, and creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone to thrive is vital. Each May, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) supports the national movement to raise and promote awareness about mental health.
Educating ourselves and others on the realities of mental health challenges can break down the stigma and create a more supportive environment for those who need it.
We hope you'll join us and use these resources—this month and every month of the year—to help spread the word about mental health.
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month in May, NIMH is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia on May 4 from 1:00–1:30 p.m. ET.
No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook page.
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Check out our health topic pages to learn more about a variety of disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
Order free brochures and fact sheets on mental health and related topics for patients and their families in your community. Most of these materials are offered in print and digital formats and are available in English and Spanish.
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Videos and Multimedia
Engage your community with our Mental Health Minute videos, a series of short, shareable videos on mental health topics such as stress, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Do you need help feeling GREAT? Get Helpful Practices to Manage Stress and Anxiety. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/stressandanxiety
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May is also Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to regulate emotions. This loss of emotional control can increase impulsivity, affect how a person feels about themselves, and negatively impact their relationships with others.
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.
This brochure presents information on borderline personality disorder, including signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, co-occurring illnesses, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or others.
En español: Trastorno límite de la personalidad
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May 11 is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Mental health is an important part of overall health for children and 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.
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Download a free fact sheet with information on children’s mental health, including 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.
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NIMH highlights women who are early-career scientists conducting NIMH-funded research that plays a role in advancing our mission of transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
For Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, we're highlighting Kiara Alvarez, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Alvarez's NIMH-funded research focuses on youth suicide prevention, particularly on how families and communities can work together to reduce suicidal ideation and behavior among Latinx and immigrant youth.
Learn more about Dr. Alvarez and several other exceptional women conducting mental health research, why their work is important, and their advice for young girls and women interested in pursuing a career in mental health research.
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Watch and share short, easy-to-digest videos about recent exciting news and research breakthroughs from NIMH-supported researchers.
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