Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in which an individual has an addiction to using alcohol, tobacco, ...

Recognition of signs suggesting adolescents are struggling with mental health issues can increase the chances kids get the help they need.

Mental disorders like depression and anxiety are characterized by a variety of different symptoms, and individuals receiving the same diagnosis may experience different combinations of those symptoms.

How do you know if a seemingly unstable neighbor is dangerous, or if that strange distant relative who comes to visit is someone to worry about? Or how mad is that homeless man in the neighborhood?

By focusing too much on diagnosing mental disorders, we are teaching people to understand and label their distress in ...

For decades, diagnosing a mental illness has depended largely on symptoms and clinical observation rather than lab tests. Yet ...

The term "5150 hold" has been used in the media in stories about people in psychological distress who are determined to need involuntary mental health intervention — we look at its origins. The number ...

Crazy in love just took on a whole new meaning. A sweeping study found that people with psychiatric disorders are more likely to say “I do” to someone with similar mental health struggles, rather than ...