The purpose of the National Institutes of Mental Health is to conduct research in hopes finding a cure, treatment, prevention and better understanding of mental illness.
2. What types of mental illnesses are described in detail on the site?
The following are a few types of mental illnesses that are described in detail on the site, however there are many more:
• Anxiety Disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD)
• Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Clinical Trials
• Depression
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• HIV/AIDS and Mental Health
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) …show more content…
The report was written to provide results on research regarding digital technology and health care research. This report provides recommendations as well as concerns. According to the website, “Digital Health technologies can be very useful for measuring behaviors associated with mental health states and for identifying strategies for preventing impending mental health problems” (“Mental Health Information”, n.d.). This data will be helpful because this a technological driven world and it is necessary that it is integrated for the advancement of health …show more content…
This research is important because it is worldwide and has become an epidemic in some countries. Progress have been be made for the treatment and prevention of AIDS. However, there is still not a cure. Therefore, more testing is needed to help minimize the effects of AIDS.
Another research supported by NIMH is Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR). DSIR supports the mental health services through intervention, preventive, and evaluation research. The website indicates that they evaluate the “effectiveness of pharmacologic, psychosocial and behavioral, somatic, rehabilitative and combination interventions on mental and behavior disorders” (“Mental Health Information”, n.d.). This is important in that mental illness affects everyone including; children, adolescents and adults. Individuals with mental illness interact with other individuals at school, work and in their perspective community. Testing is important in that it provides diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services to improve the quality of life of individual who suffers from a mental disorder (“Opportunities and Challenges”,