The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is one of the largest institutes in the world that prevents and cures mental illnesses. The innovative thinking and scientific perspective used for the discovery of prevention methods has contributed to its success. The main motto behind the establishment of NIMH was to treat the veterans suffering from mental illnesses . The institute was able to maintain long years of longevity by understanding the need and driving a solution as to how to balance the urgency of public health. The NIMH has given a ray of hope for the patients with mental illnesses by preventing and curing mental disorders with the use of science.
NIMH is not merely spending time in researching the solutions, but has dedicated ample time in putting the research into practice. Though NIMH does not have sufficient human and financial resources to develop new medications, the institute is trying its best to innovate and discover new techniques in medicine, which has contributed to the improvement of its targeted population . Another technique implemented by NIMH to attract patients is by making the use of social networking to empower people with mental disorders. The continuing effort of NIMH to reduce the duration of untreated mental disorders has also played a major role in increasing the number of patients at NIMH.
Another step taken by NIMH that has led to its success is to take part in medical research under the supervision of the Federal agency . The Webinars conducted by NIMH at various places in order to create awareness among the public has also led to the success of NIMH in achieving its target. During the time of crisis, NIMH was able to provide immediate help for the patients suffering from mental disorders. Thus, the effort made by NIMH in all the fields at all times has resulted in its success to improve the target population.
Works Cited
National Institute of Mental Health. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, 2014, from National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
