Diagnosis and Treatment Archive
Mental Illness
 
What is mental illness?

Mental illness is a general term used to describe all conditions affecting a patient's mood, emotion, and cognition. Click the following links to learn more about mental illness.

Causes of Mental Illness

Types of Mental Illness

 

What clinical findings (signs, symptoms, and test results) indicate mental illness?

Signs and symptoms vary depending on the type of mental illness. Click here for general information on the warning signs associated with mental illness.

 

Treatment Options

Treatment options also vary depending on the type of mental illness. Treatment may include medication and various types of therapy. Click here for a link to help you research treatment options.

 

Science Links

How does my brain work?
This article includes lots of detail, great explanations, and easy to understand language.

How your brain works
A slide show, explaining how the brain controls the nervous system.