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Conditions and diagnosesExplainerMood and depressionUnited States

NAMI: Mental Health Conditions library

Plain-language overviews of every major condition, written for patients and families.

National Alliance on Mental Illnessvaries readSelected and edited by Dean ShabanAdded

NAMI's condition pages are less technical than NIMH's and often easier as a first read for a worried family member. They include practical sections on supporting a loved one, navigating crisis, and what to ask a clinician.

NAMI also runs a free national helpline (1-800-950-NAMI) and local affiliate support groups in most U.S. metros.

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A note on this article

Mental Hum publishes general education, not medical advice. If something here reflects your own experience, please consider speaking to a clinician. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.