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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Constipation in Children
Constipation means that bowel movements are hard and dry, difficult or painful to pass, and less frequent than usual. It...
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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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Down Syndrome
What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome is set of mental and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy of...
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Muscular Dystrophy Information Page
What is Muscular Dystrophy? href="#Is_there_any_treatment">Is there any...
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Talk to Your Child About Alcohol
INTRODUCTION With so many drugs available to young people these days, you may wonder, “Why develop a booklet about...
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Avoiding Adolescent Alcohol Abuse
You"ve tamed the tantrums, prevailed through Pampers(R) and potty training, and took on the role of tooth fairy many...
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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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