Mental Health Month
May 2006

Featured Publications

Mental Health – it’s part of all our lives/Salud Mental – parte de nuestra vida
This brochure (available in both English and Spanish) makes the point that mental illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, economic status, or location, and explains how the actions and attitudes of family and friends can make a difference in a person’s recovery.
Publication Number: NMH04-0160

Basic Facts about Mental Health
This is a collection of basic mental health facts, along with a list of suggested resources for additional information.
Publication Number: Fast Fact 7

Mood Disorders
This fact sheet provides information about the symptoms, formal diagnoses, and treatments for bipolar disorder (also known as manic depressive illness) and depression. Publication Number: KEN98-0049

Anxiety Disorders
This fact sheet briefly describes the various types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It is intended to be a starting point for gaining a better understanding of anxiety disorders. Publication Number: KEN98-0045

Fast Facts
This fact sheet from NMHA provides information to be used in conjunction with this year’s Mental Health Month observance to inform the public about the impact and importance of mental health.