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• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Anxiety Disorders
• Body Image Issues
• Depression
• Schizophrenia
• Additional Resources

Mental health goes hand in hand with physical health to promote overall health and well-being. But doctors often don't ask their male patients about sensitive topics, such as personal issues or emotional health. So, if you're feeling stressed out or not yourself, don't hold back — tell your doctor. A few lifestyle changes might be all you need to feel better. Also, many mental health problems, including mental illness, are treatable. Taking charge of your mental health will help you to be a better coworker, husband, father, and friend.

Additional Resources

Publications

1.   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — This detailed booklet describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It also provides information on getting help and coping.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml...

2.   Bipolar Disorder — This publication provides information on bipolar disorder, the mood swings that accompany it, and where and how to receive treatment. It also lists organizations to contact for more information.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm

3.   Mental Health Services Locator — This Internet site will help you locate mental health treatment facilities and support services in your state.

   http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/default.asp

4.   Schizophrenia — This booklet discusses schizophrenia, including information about what causes it, how it is treated, and how friends and family can help.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/schizoph.cfm

5. Factsheet: How Do I Find Treatment? (Copyright © Mental Health America) — This fact sheet provides directories of treatment centers and individual health professionals that can provide help. It also gives links to organizations for specific populations.

   http://www.nmha.org/go/find_therapy

6. Factsheet: Mental Illness and the Family: Finding the Right Mental Health Care For You (Copyright © Mental Health America) — Finding help can be difficult. This resource provides an overview of where help may be offered. It also tells about different types of health professionals and what type of treatment they may practice.

   http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/farcry/go/information/get-info/mi-and-the-family/finding-the-right-menta...

7. Psychology Help Center (Copyright © American Psychological Association) — This website provides brochures, tips, and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals.

   http://apahelpcenter.org/

8. Schizophrenia: What You Need to Know (Copyright © Mental Health America) — This fact sheet provides information on the different types of schizophrenia and their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

   http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-what-you-need-to-kno...

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
3.   National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
4.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
5. American Association of Suicidology
6. American Psychiatric Association
7. American Psychological Association
8. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
9. Mental Health America
10. National Alliance on Mental Illness
11. National Eating Disorders Association

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Content last updated June 1, 2009.