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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
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States.
Join the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in raising awareness by sharing the resources below. You can help others recognize the warning signs of suicide and know how to get help.
Digital Toolkit for Suicide Prevention Month
Help NIMH raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs of suicide and know how to get help.
988 Day
Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for their first annual 988 Day on September 8th! Raise awareness for the 988 Lifeline in fun and creative ways and help spread the message: No Judgment. Just Help.
Learn more about how to participate in a national movement at samhsa.gov/988day.
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Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings
Date and Time: September 11, 2024, 12:00–12:30 p.m. ET
Location: NIMH Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Join NIMH and SAMHSA for a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.
This event will cover topics including:
- NIMH and SAMHSA-supported research on screening and assessing suicide risk in health care settings
- Applying this research in clinical practice
- Ways to seek help for yourself or others
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5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide
Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide
Warning Signs of Suicide
FEATURED RESOURCES
New Spanish language resources
Depresión
This brochure provides information about depression including the different types of depression, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and how to find help for yourself or a loved one.
Este folleto ofrece información sobre la depresión, incluyendo los diferentes tipos de depresión, los signos y los síntomas, cómo se diagnostica, las opciones de tratamiento y dónde encontrar ayuda para quien lo necesite.
Download the Depression brochure in English.
Download the Depression brochure in Spanish.
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¡Entusiásmate con las investigaciones sobre la salud mental!
This printable coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12 provides information about types of mental health research, how this research is conducted, and paths to becoming a mental health researcher.
Este libro gratuito para colorear con actividades introduce el apasionante mundo de la investigación sobre la salud mental a los niños. Ellos aprenderán sobre la salud mental, los estudios clínicos, el método científico y hasta realizarán su propio experimento.
Download the coloring book in English.
Download the coloring book in Spanish.
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Researchers at NIMH are looking for adults ages 18 to 70 who have a history of suicide attempts but are not currently suicidal to participate in a study on suicide and brain function. This study is enrolling nationally and includes up to seven days as an inpatient at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
To find out if you qualify, email the study team or call 1-877-MIND-NIH (1-877-646-3644), TTY: 711.
NIMH protocol number: 15-M-0188
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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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