Neurology & Psychiatry

This 1-pg printer-friendly handout lists the signs and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It mentions the need for family, teachers, and healthcare professionals to all participate in the evaluation. The treatment section focuses on the safety and efficacy of stimulant medication. 

This 22-pg color brochure from NIAAA covers how alcohol can affect a woman’s health at different life stages and why lower drinking limits are recommended for women than men. The booklet addresses how much is too much, benefits and risks of moderate drinking, and how to know if you have a drinking problem. Resources for information are included. Also available in Spanish.

The NIAAA's 20-pg booklet offers research-based information on alcohol consumption to help drinkers answer the question of "How much is too much?" Defining "low-risk" vs "at-risk" or "heavy drinking," it offers tips, tools, and resources for people who choose to cut down or quit. Features an alcohol use disorder symptoms checklist and a pro/con self-evaluation for those who want to change their drinking patterns.

This DHHS 2-pg guide defines the measurement for a standard drink and outlines strategies to reduce drinking such as keeping track of alcohol consumption, counting and measuring drinks, setting goals, pacing and spacing, and avoiding triggers.  Encourages drinkers to plan ahead to handle urges and to get support from others if needed.

This 5-pg handout from NIAAA addresses the often-overlooked problem of alcohol use in older adults, covering the adverse effects of drinking too much over a long period of time, interactions with medicines, how much drinking is too much, and signs of a drinking problem. Tips on how to get help and resources for more information are also included.

This 28-pg color booklet from NIAAA gives parents tips on how to talk to their 10- to 14-year-olds about alcohol. Prevention strategies are covered, as well as risk factors for alcohol abuse and warning signs of a drinking problem. Also included are tips on hosting a teen party – naturally, without alcohol – and resources on alcohol abuse.

This 6-page color brochure from the NIMH describes the signs, symptoms, and potential causes of generalized anxiety disorder. Treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy, are discussed, as well as possible side effects. Also included is a description of what it is like to have generalized anxiety disorder.

This 1-pg printer-friendly handout lists the symptoms of panic disorder. Diagnosis is discussed, including the possibility of medical problems causing some of the symptoms. It highlights the different types of treatment available to patients. Agoraphobia is also described.

This 8-pg color brochure from NIMH describes signs of bipolar disorder that parents may spot in their children. Diagnosis and treatment are discussed, as well as how the illness manifests differently in adults, how it affects family members, ways that family can help, and where children and teens in crisis can receive immediate assistance.

This 1-pg printer-friendly handout describes how concussions can occur and lists the physical, cognitive, and other possible symptoms of a concussion. It highlights tips that can help patients heal after a concussion, focusing on getting enough rest and gradually returning to regular activities.

This 1-pg, printer-friendly handout features a table with concussion warning signs that parents/guardians may observe in their teen and symptoms the student may report. It focuses on what parents should do if they think their teen has a concussion, including taking them out of play. It also addresses how to prevent concussions.

This CDC poster lists symptoms of concussion and describe how they can occur. It encourages athletes to report symptoms to a parent or coach, and to see a healthcare provider for evaluation. Athletes are advised to refrain from sports until their condition has improved.

The CDC's 2-pg, printer-friendly, English/Spanish handout highlights concussion warning signs that parents/guardians may observe in their child and symptoms the student may report. It focuses on what parents should do if they think their child has a concussion, including taking them out of play. It also addresses how to prevent concussions.

NIA's 8-pg illustrated fact sheet describes how Alzheimer disease is diagnosed and treated from the onset to the later stages, where patient care involves extensive caregiver support. Covers the cognitive sx and physical changes in the brain that occur as the disease progresses through the mild, moderate and severe stages. Includes information on medications and strategies for maintaining mental function and managing behaviorial sx. Also available in Spanish as 24-pg downloadable PDF.

This 108-pg booklet provides guidance on how to care for a person w/ Alzheimer disease. It covers safety, everyday care, and common behavior and medical problems of people w/ AD. Includes practical strategies for effective communication, getting support w/ caregiving, and planning for health, legal and financial issues.

This 1-pg, printer-friendly handout defines dementia and lists the common signs and symptoms of the condition. Alzheimer disease and other causes of dementia are discussed, along with their risk factors. It briefly discusses medications to slow the progression of illness.

The NIA's comprehensive 36-pg guide to frontotemporal dementia and other brain disorders explains how these often difficult-to-diagnose disorders profoundly and progressively affect personality, behavior, language, and movement. It summarizes the different types of disorders including the most common, bvFTD, how they are diagnosed, and early and later symptoms. Practical information for pts and caregivers is provided on how to treat and manage these life-changing conditions. 

This FDA 1-pg color handout describes the prevalence of depression in the U.S. population, possible causes, signs, and treatment of depression, and postpartum depression.

The FDA's 20-pg color booklet for women describing signs of depression, depression and pregnancy, and available antidepressant treatment options with their warnings and side effects, including SSRI's, SNRI's, and atypicals.

This 8-page color brochure from the NIMH describes signs and symptoms of depression, how depression and cancer are linked, and possible treatment options for depression in people who have cancer, including medications and different forms of talk therapy.

This 4-page color brochure from NIMH answers students’ common questions about depression, including what it is, how it is treated, and how to help friends. Causes, symptoms, and types of depression are discussed, as well as efforts underway to help high school students who have the illness. Resources for more information are included.

This 1-pg printer-friendly handout lists symptoms of postpartum depression and differentiates it from the "baby blues". It also describes symptoms of postpartum psychosis. The different types of treatment available for both depression and psychosis are highlighted.

This 1-pg, printer-friendly handout describes the types of cerebral palsy and how the diagnosis is made. It discusses the infectious, traumatic, and other risk factors for developing it. It also addresses the different kinds of therapy available to maximize potential and improve quality of life.

The American Heart Association's 2-pg fact sheet explains how a stroke can cause death or long-term disability through loss of nerve cells, the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, and how to distinguish a TIA from a stroke. It emphasizes the importance of getting immediate help in the event of a stroke. Includes tips for lowering the risk of strokes through healthier lifestyle choices.