National Institute of Mental Health
About Us
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
For the Institute to continue fulfilling this vital public health mission, it must foster innovative thinking and ensure that a full array of novel scientific perspectives are used to further discovery in the evolving science of brain, behavior, and experience. In this way, breakthroughs in science can become breakthroughs for all people with mental illnesses.
Articles by National Institute of Mental Health
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Cockayne Syndrome
What is Cockayne syndrome? Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by short stature and an appearance of...
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Auditory Processing Disorder in Children
What is auditory processing? Auditory processing is a term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and...
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Group A Streptococcal Infections
OVERVIEW Group A streptococcal (strep) infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a...
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Sleep Tips for Your Children
Set a regular time for bed each night and stick to it. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine, such as giving your...
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Why Sleep Is Important
Sleep Is a Basic Human Need Sleep is a natural part of everybody's life, but many people know very little about how...
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be very serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow...
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Sleep Disorders
Do you ever feel sleepy or "zone out" during the day? Do you find it hard to wake up on Monday mornings? If so, you are...
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What I Need to Know About My Child's Bedwetting
Why does my child wet the bed? Many children wet the bed until they are 5 years old, or even older. In most cases, the...
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When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over
Table of Contents: Anxiety Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder What are the symptoms of OCD? When does OCD...
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Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
Research findings, clinical experience, and family accounts provide substantial evidence that bipolar disorder, also...
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