Thorough overview of this mental disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.

Contains comprehensive medical articles on over one hundred fifty mental disorders such as learning disorders, mental illnesses, bipolar disorder, and Asperger's.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the manual referred to by professionals who work with individuals with mental health disorders, or in a variety of settings, such as research. It provides a system of...

A comprehensive look at Avoidant Personality Disorder complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...

A comprehensive look at Antisocial Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...

A comprehensive look at Dependent Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...

The first section of Chapter 12 of a textbook called Beginning Psychology. Discusses at length psychological disorders, the challenges in defining abnormal behavior, the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders...

Topical information about narcissistic personality disorder, "a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration." Subjects covered are definition, symptoms, causes, risk...

Mental Health Information Site section on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, complete with subsection links to information on the definition, characteristics, causes, recognition and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, treatment...

Thorough overview of this mental disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.

BDD is described here as a type of somatoform disorder, a mental illness. Article explains the symptoms, causes, diagnoses and treatment.

Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.

Click on one of the questions at the top of the page to be taken to specific information about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Originally published as a pamphlet, the information at this website is useful for the general public and...

An excellent site giving facts about eating disorders, which includes answers to commonly asked questions such as signs, causes, and treatment. A great starting point for the educator wanting to learn more about eating disorders.

Resource tool that provides relevant information on Dependent Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.

Resource tool that provides relevant information on Avoidant Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.

Mental Health Information Site section on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, complete with subsection links to information on the definition, characteristics, causes, recognition and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, treatment...

Resource tool that provides relevant information on Antisocial Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.

This common term used in classrooms is reviewed in this information from the NIMH and points to the changing views of many that it is better treated long term with behavioral therapies than medications.

PBS features in-depth information on borderline personality disorder (BPD) including topics such as symptoms, helping yourself, and related personality disorders. Includes links to many outside resources.

This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series provides details for identifying and referring students who are at-risk for eating disorders. This site in its entirety is...

This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses what eating disorders are. This site in its entirety is directed towards helping teachers identify eating disorders in...

This site is one in a series containing detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series provides details and tips for teaching students who have an eating disorder. This site in its entirety is directed...

This site is one in a series of detailed information on eating disorders. This particular page in the series discusses in detail the characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa, identifying behavioral, cognitive, affective, and physical...