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...

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.

A comprehensive medical article focusing on borderline personality disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment options.

Very detailed description of bipolar disorder, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes information on how families and individuals can get help, and on the ways in which bipolar disorder affects children and adolescents.

This introduction on binge-eating disorder, defines the disorder, compares it to bulimia, and briefly describes the actions of binge-eaters. Below the article are links to the rest of this article on binge-eating disorder, where you can...

This Health Guide from WebMD surveys obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD--including its causes, symptoms, risks, exams and tests, treatment, prevention, home treatment, and medications.

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

This fact sheet outlines symptoms and treatments of Bipolar Disorder seen in children and adolescents. This fairly brief introduction serves as an appropriate resource for teachers and parents of children with Bipolar Disorder.

A thorough reference site for information on various eating disorders to help with both the identification and the treatment of eating disorders.

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

Explains what the field of abnormal psychology covers, its historical roots, the different models used in the study of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and the...

The National Institute of Mental Health provides a concise overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) focusing on symptoms, treatment, and current research.

Resource provides an overview of paranoia and disorders associated with it.

Facts about bipolar disorder, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes information about how to get help if you have it, how to help someone else who has bipolar disorder, and how it affects those around you.

This article provides great information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The topics that are covered in this article include: what is seasonal affective disorder, How common is SAD, and is there a treatment for SAD.

A form of child abuse, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a factitious disorder. The Cleveland Clinic provides a definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Explains what an adjustment disorder is, the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, what to expect when seeing a doctor, treatments, self-help, and prevention.

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 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]

This site is a concise page from NAMI describing depression, its causes and symptoms, statistics, treatment, and more.