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- The primary NIH organization for research on Mental Health is the National Institute of Mental Health
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Mental Health
Mental health is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Staying mentally healthy is not always easy, especially during tough times. Here are some tips that can help:
- Get support from family and friends
- Find time to take care of yourself and relax
- Have a healthy lifestyle, with regular exercise
It is also important to recognize when you may need help from a professional. Mental disorders are common, but treatments are available.
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Start Here
- Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
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Overviews
- Live Your Life Well(Mental Health America)
- Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
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Latest News
- Could Internet Addiction Be Genetic?(09/04/2012, HealthDay)
- Scientists ID 'Happy' Gene in Women(08/29/2012, HealthDay)
- Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says(08/24/2012, HealthDay)
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The Road to Happiness
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Mental Health Check-up(American Psychiatric Association)
- Mental Health: What's Normal, What's Not?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Alternative Therapy
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Meditation: An Introduction(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Relaxation Techniques for Health: An Introduction(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Yoga for Health: An Introduction(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Meditation: An Introduction
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Nutrition
- Nutrition and Mental Health(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
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Specific Conditions
- Anger Management(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Building Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide(Center for Mental Health Services) - PDF
- Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges and Bitterness(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Road to Resilience(American Psychological Association)
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- Self-Esteem Check: Too Low, Too High or Just Right?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Stress: How to Cope Better with Life's Challenges(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Related Issues
- For a Healthy Mind and Body Talk to a Psychologist(American Psychological Association)
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- Friendships: Enrich Your Life and Improve Your Health(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Getting through Tough Economic Times(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- How to Be Happy: Tips for Cultivating Contentment(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Spirituality and Health(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Mental Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Mental Health(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Mental Disorders
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Genetics
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Gene Linked to Optimism and Self-Esteem(National Institutes of Health)
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Gene Linked to Optimism and Self-Esteem
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Organizations
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Statistics
- 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Mental Health Findings(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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MedlinePlus Magazine
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Children
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MedlinePlus: Child Mental Health(National Library of Medicine)
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MedlinePlus: Child Mental Health
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Teenagers
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MedlinePlus: Teen Mental Health(National Library of Medicine)
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MedlinePlus: Teen Mental Health
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Men
- Mental Health for Men(Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
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Women
- Good Mental Health(Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
- Women's Mental Health(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - PDF
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Seniors
- Healthy Aging: Keeping Mentally Fit as You Age(Geriatric Mental Health Foundation)
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Languages
- Chinese - Traditional (繁體中文)
- Korean (한국어)
- Russian (Русский)
- Somali (af Soomaali)
- Spanish (español)
- Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Mental Health - Multiple Languages