Mental Health
Publications and Materials
See also: Injury (for Suicide)
Below are selected publications and materials related to mental health. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent.
2009 Publications and Materials
Meditation and Health (10/13/09)
Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices
you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. Do
not use meditation as a replacement for conventional care or as a reason to
postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem.
Diabetes
and Depression in Older Women Podcast (5/15/09)
This women's health podcast focuses on the association between diabetes
and depression in older women and the importance of getting help when
feeling depressed.
2008 Publications and Materials
Depression
in the United States Household Population, 2005-2006 (11/20/08)
In any 2-week period, 5.4% of Americans 12 years of age and older experienced
depression. Rates were higher in 40-59 year olds, women, and non-Hispanic black
persons than in other demographic groups.
Prevalence
of Self-Reported Postpartum Depressive Symptoms- 17 States, 2004-2005 (4/30/08)
Podcast
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10-15% of mothers within the first
year after giving birth. Younger mothers and those experiencing partner-related
stress or physical abuse might be more likely to develop PPD. This report
indicates that, during 2004-2005, the prevalence of self-reported postpartum
depressive symptoms in 17 U.S. states ranged from 11.7% (Maine) to 20.4%
(New Mexico).
2007 Publications and Materials
Characteristics
of Adults with Serious Psychological Distress as Measured by the K6
Scale- United States, 2001-2004 
(4/17/07)
The prevalence of serious psychological distress (SPD) was higher among adults
45–64 years old than younger adults 18–44 years or older adults 65
years and over. Adults with SPD were more likely to be female, have less than
a high school diploma, and live in poverty, and less likely to be married than
adults without SPD. Moreover, those with SPD were more likely to be obese and
to be current smokers.
Related Links
Mental Health: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
View women’s health resources related to mental health.
Fast Stats A-Z:
Mental Health Disorders Statistics
Learn data and statistics on mental health disorders.
Frequently Asked
Questions: Mental Health
Learn answers to frequently asked questions.
Mental Health
Learn public health information about mental health.
Stress at Work
Learn more about stress and the workplace.
Suicide in
the United States
Learn more about suicide in the United States.
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s mission is to provide immediate
assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the
nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider
through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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