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Community Outreach
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.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Brain Awareness Week is March 11-17
Brain Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to promote enthusiasm and support for brain science. Download and share these NIMH resources to help educate the public and inspire the next generation of scientists! You can also find more NIMH resources about the brain and mental health at Resources for Students and Educators.
This fact sheet describes how a teenager’s brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world. It also presents information on the teen brain’s resiliency, vulnerability to stress and mental health conditions, and teen sleep patterns.
En español: El cerebro de los adolescentes: 7 cosas que usted debe saber.
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For World Bipolar Day, NIMH has information about bipolar disorder and additional publications to share with people in your community. You can also download and share social media graphics and messages from the Bipolar Disorder digital shareables page.
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This #WorldBipolarDay, help raise awareness about bipolar disorder by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. #shareNIMH
This brochure presents information on bipolar disorder, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or others.
En español: Trastorno bipolar
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This brochure provides information about bipolar disorder in children and teens, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to help and support a child or teen with bipolar disorder.
En español: El trastorno bipolar en los niños y los adolescentes
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The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder
Somewhere between Boston and New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Josh Santana lost touch with reality.
It was as if, overnight, years of mental illness vanished. His pain, the depression, the restlessness—all of it—ceased. The milestone was short-lived. Two weeks later, still euphoric, Santana’s judgment began to decline. And somewhere along a dark mountain road, he thought about driving off a bridge.
Santana's story is part of NIMH's special 75th Anniversary series featuring the experiences of people living with mental illnesses.
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International Women's Day is a global observance to celebrate women's achievements while continuing to advocate for women's rights worldwide.
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Recognizing the significance of mental health is an important part of the conversation to help address and destigmatize mental health challenges faced by women.
Learn more about women and mental health and find news, brochures, fact sheets, and other featured resources for women.
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FEATURED RESOURCES
Esta hoja informativa ofrece una descripción del trastorno afectivo estacional, un tipo de depresión, e incluye información general sobre el trastorno, sus signos y síntomas, cómo se diagnostica, cuáles son las causas y las opciones de tratamiento disponibles.
This fact sheet provides information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. It includes a description of SAD, symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.
In English: Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Date: March 18, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
Location: National Archives Building, Washington D.C., and virtual
The symposium will focus on NIMH's role in society and feature presentations from health equity, sociology, psychiatry, and public health experts. It will bring together people living with mental illness, clinicians, and communities to reflect on past and present challenges in mental health research and chart a more inclusive path forward.
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Pass it on!
Do you know someone interested in raising awareness about mental health? Please forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to Discover NIMH!
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