Learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.
This site, hosted by the U.S. government, contains patient education handouts on matters ranging from atrial fibrillation to heart disease in women. Podcasts are also available to listen to and download.
A variety of patient education handouts covering conditions as asthma, heart disease, mental health, SARS, and many others. Both printed materials and audio files are available for many subjects.
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The website contains information on the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, CPR, and healthcare research.
Extensive guide to consumer health information resources from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Includes common diseases and conditions, dictionaries, organizations, clearinghouses, publications, directories, consumer health libraries, and more. Patient education information is available in multiple languages.
This website provides consumer information on the various types of mental illnesses and their treatments, as well as resources for support and advocacy.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
This site contains information on cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and various other conditions relevant to the practice of emergency medicine.
The Know Stroke campaign materials are available in a variety of formats, including brochures, television and radio public service announcements (PSAs), videos, and posters. Most can be ordered for individual use or in quantity, to be distributed in health care facilities, government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, civic groups, and other community settings. These public education materials on stroke are available for free from NINDS.
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Contains information on drugs of abuse, as well as the science of addiction and the medical consequences of addiction. Publication and resource information is available by target audience.
NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention and treatment and to inform policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of more than 150 crisis centers. The Lifeline’s national network of local crisis centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night.
"No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7."
Contains information on the prevention of substance abuse and mental illness; recovery support; health reform; suicide prevention; and a variety of other relevant topics.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
