Learn about NIMH priority areas for research and funding that have the potential to improve mental health care over the short, medium, and long term.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, offers basic information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.

NIMH statistics pages include statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental illness for the population of the United States, in addition to information about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental illnesses. NIMH is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world.

Learn more about the functions of each NIMH office and division, and how they work together to build and support a comprehensive mental health research agenda.

NIMH is funding and conducting research to learn more about what causes depression, how it affects the brain, and how to treat it effectively. We're working to improve existing treatments like medications, talk therapy (including telehealth and online options), and brain stimulation therapy.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Learn about NIMH research on anxiety disorders. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and potential treatments and therapies.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has a rich history of groundbreaking research. Explore key milestones, discoveries, and the impact of NIMH-funded studies on mental health.