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

Summarizes a textbook chapter on abnormal psychology, providing an overview of different approaches to psychological disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and characteristics of...

MentalHealth.net provides information on various types of anxiety disorders. Symptoms, treatment, online resources, organizations, online support, research.

An overview of phobias. This resource lists types of phobias, and discusses treatment options (behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy).

A description of the various types of depression and bipolar disorder including bipolar1 and bipolar2 that occur in adults and children.

Explains the many different categories of abnormal behavior, and the subcategories in each group.

This article is full of useful information regarding schizophrenia which is a type of mental disorder. Discussion includes what it is, the causes, the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Features a related video. [9:26]

The various types of dissociative disorders are defined and possible treatment for the disorders is also provided.

This syndrome, identified as a type of factitious disorder, is named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer. Site provides a full definition, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention.

This site describes three types of treatment for this disorder. These treatments are light therapy, anti-depressant drugs and psycho therapy.

A concise overview of depression, including symptoms, treatment, and causes. Differentiates among several types of depression and lists those people most likely to suffer from depression in their lifetimes.

Information about the dangerous psychological effects of drugs and alcohol.

Article offers a definition of personality disorders while discussing the causes, treatment, and different types, each having their own behaviors and symptoms.

This site from WebMD Health provides great information on depression. Includes a section on the facts of depression, types of depression, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, care giving, and different populations information.

An overview of psychosis including types of delusions: delusions of reference, grandiose delusions, paranoid delusions, delusions of control, and erotomaniac. Also discussed are hallucinations, disorganized behavior, disorganized...

Schizophrenia is considered a syndrome. The types and symptoms of schizophrenia are discussed in this video.

This resource provides information about electroconvulsive therapy.