Where to Find Information on Mental Illness
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – https://nami.org
A trusted advocacy and education organization for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) – https://samhsa.gov
Offers extensive data, toolkits, and treatment locators focused on mental health and substance use.
- NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) – https://nimh.nih.gov
The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
- NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) – https://nida.nih.gov
Provides research and resources related to drug use and its effects on mental health.
- NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) – https://niaaa.nih.gov
Focuses on the impact of alcohol on mental and physical health.
- VA Mental Health (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) – https://mentalhealth.va.gov
Comprehensive mental health resources tailored for veterans and their families.
- CDC Mental Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) – https://cdc.gov/mentalhealth
Offers statistics, public health perspectives, and prevention strategies.
- Healthy People 2030 – https://health.gov/healthypeople
A government initiative with data-driven objectives to improve health and well-being, including mental health goals.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – https://hhs.gov
Coordinates national health policy and supports mental health initiatives across the country.
- World Health Organization (WHO) – https://who.int
Provides global perspectives and data on mental health, including policy recommendations and international trends.
