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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Although the numbers are smaller for those who experience serious mental illness (about 1 in 17), these statistics imply that many Americans will either personally face a mental disorder or know someone who does. Below you’ll find more information about mental health and its bearing on healthy relationships.

National Institute of Mental Health- Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Mental Health intends to reduce “the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior.” http://www.nimh.nih.gov/nimhhome/index.cfm
National Institute of Mental Health’s Publication Listing- Find booklets, easy-to-read publications, pamphlets, and fact sheets on important topics related to mental health. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/pubListing.cfm?dID=0
Men and Depression- Information about depression as it relates specifically to men found on NIMH’s Real Men, Real Depression site. http://menanddepression.nimh.nih.gov/
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)- SAMHSA maintains a valuable Web site with statistics, programs, FAQs, help for families, and more. SAMSHA also administers a crisis hotline (1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357). http://www.samhsa.gov/
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)- The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is the Federal agency within the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that leads national efforts to improve prevention and mental health treatment services for all Americans. CMHS pursues its mission by helping States improve and increase the quality and range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for people with mental health problems, their families, and communities.” www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs
National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC) – created by SAMHSA for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policymakers, providers, and the media to provide information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number, a Web site, and more than 600 publications. NMHIC staff members can direct callers to Federal, State, and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illnesses. www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
Mental Help.Net- Feature topics, current news, resources, essays, questions and answers, and more. http://www.mentalhelp.net/
Mental Health America- Information on mental health topics in English and Spanish, FAQs, and resources on treatment and medication, finding help, and more. http://www.nmha.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness- Resources to help inform, find support, or take action. http://www.nami.org/