Announcements
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health. HHS Statement ... [... more]
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What Did the FDA Review Find?
Depression is a serious disorder that can cause significant problems in mood, thinking, and behavior at home, in school, and with peers. It is estimated that major depressive disorder (MDD) affects about 5 percent of adolescents. Research has ... [... more]
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Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
Although they comprise only 12 percent of the U.S. population, people age 65 and older accounted for 16 percent of suicide deaths in 2004.1 Non-Hispanic white men age 85 and older were most likely to die by suicide. They had a rate of 49.8 ... [... more]
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