The evidence linking mental illnesses to defects of brain architecture or chemistry, or to specific genes, is scanty. With its checklist approach to diagnosis, DSM-5 is under attack.

Economic Policy A better understanding of mental illness hasn’t reduced the stigma around it August 12, 2014 More than 10 years ago Summary ...

Dr. Karen Streeter shares key signs distinguishing mental illness from misbehavior, using real-life scenarios and expert guidance on when to seek help.

Okin said that care for mental illness was more about respect and compassion, but after the war, the number of admissions increased dramatically and patient to caregivers was too uneven.

If your roommate starts acting strangely or never quite fits in, trying to avoid your dorm room won?t help. The investigation into the mental state of Virginia Tech shooter Cho Seung-Hui may ...

20% of Americans will suffer from a significant form of mental illness. Hear stories of how mental illness affected families and how they recovered. Hope for Recovery: Understanding Mental Illness ...

PROLOGUE: Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a recent study commissioned by the World Health Organization and the World Bank. In the United States and other ...