Discover NIMH: Back to School Special Issue

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Discover NIMH is a newsletter from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help community advocates and health professionals raise awareness about mental disorders and the importance of mental health research. Find free education and outreach materials in this newsletter and our Get Involved web section to share with your community. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH to connect with people and organizations with similar goals. 

NEWS AND EVENTS


Special issue: Back to school 

Returning to school can be exciting and challenging for children and teens. During August, NIMH will highlight resources on stress and anxiety, strategies for coping, and guidance about when to seek help from a health care provider.  

Share these resources to help parents, teachers, caregivers, and students navigate this stressful time and focus on overall mental well-being. 

Resources on child and adolescent mental health: 

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Mental health is an important part of overall health for children and adults. How can you make a difference in supporting your child’s mental health during the #backtoschool transition? Here are 5 ways you can support your child’s mental health. Learn more about child and adolescent mental health at nimh.nih.gov/health.

Five Ways to Support Your Child's Mental Health

Teen Depression: More Than Just Moodiness

Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. This fact sheet provides information for young adults about how to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help.

En español: La depresión en los adolescentes: Algo más que mal genio

Teen Depression: More than just moodiness

Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage? 

Children and mental health: Is this just a stage? A young boy sits with his head in his hands while his dad looks on.

Mental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, depression, and other mood disorders can begin in childhood. Without treatment, these conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential. 

This fact sheet includes information on children’s mental health, such as assessing your child’s behavior, when to seek help, treatment options, and factors to consider when choosing a mental health professional. nimh.nih.gov/children #shareNIMH

En español: Los niños y la salud mental ¿Es solo una etapa?

I'm So Stressed Out!

I'm So Stressed Out! fact sheet

The I’m So Stressed Out! Infographic briefly presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to cope when feeling overwhelmed. 

En español: ¡Estoy tan estresado! infografía

FEATURED RESOURCES


Now available in Spanish: 

Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el suicidio ofrece información sobre el suicidio, incluyendo factores de riesgo, síntomas y signos de advertencia, terapias y otras opciones de tratamiento, dónde encontrar ayuda para usted o para otros, e investigaciones sobre el suicidio y la prevención del suicidio.

This brochure provides information about suicide, including risk factors, symptoms and warning signs, treatment options, therapies, how to find help for yourself or others, and research about suicide and suicide prevention.

In English: Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide

Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness

Cover of Spanish social anxiety disorder brochure

Trastorno de ansiedad social: Más allá de la simple timidez ofrece información sobre el trastorno de ansiedad social, incluyendo qué son, señales y síntomas frecuentes, causas, opciones de tratamiento y recursos para encontrar ayuda para usted o para otra persona.

Information about social anxiety disorder, including common signs and symptoms, causes, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else.

In English: Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control

Cover of Spanish generalized anxiety disorder brochure

Trastorno de ansiedad generalizada: Cuando no se puede controlar la preocupación ofrece información sobre el trastorno de ansiedad generalizada, incluyendo qué son, señales y síntomas frecuentes, causas, opciones de tratamiento y recursos para encontrar ayuda para usted o para otra persona.

Information about generalized anxiety disorder, including common signs and symptoms, causes, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else. 

In English: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control

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