Mental Health Medical Reference
- Munchausen Syndrome
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Munchausen syndrome, a disorder in which a person repeatedly acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.
- What Are Mental Health Assessments?
What does it mean when someone gets a mental health assessment? Find out what’s involved, who should get one, and what the results mean.
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) occurs in children who have been neglected and are unable to form a healthy emotional attachment with their primary caregivers.
- Elimination Disorders and Encopresis in Children
WebMD looks at encopresis, a condition in which children defecate outside the toilet, along with other elimination disorders like bed-wetting.
- Ganser Syndrome
WebMD explains a rare disorder known as Ganser syndrome, in which people mimic the symptoms of serious mental illnesses to draw attention to themselves.
- Enuresis in Children
WebMD looks at bed-wetting -- called enuresis -- including how it develops and how it is treated.
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental condition that requires treatment. WebMD explains causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- Psychotherapy
WebMD explores the role of psychotherapy in treating and managing mental illness.
- Types of Mental Illness
Learn more from WebMD about the different types of mental illness.
- Adjustment Disorder (Stress Response Syndrome)
WebMD provides an overview of adjustment disorder or stress response syndrome, which is typically triggered by a serious emotional event.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Signs and Treatment
If you have unwanted thoughts or habits that interrupt your life, you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Learn about symptoms and treatments.
- Causes of Mental Illness
A look at the various causes of mental illness, including biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
- The Brain and Mental Illness
The experts at WebMD explain how chemical imbalances in the brain may lead to mental illness.
- Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- the Basics
WebMD explains the basics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- What Are the Treatments for OCD?
OCD can't be cured, but it can be controlled with medication, therapy, and support.
- Understanding OCD Symptoms: From Obsessions to Compulsions
Common fear or OCD behavior? Use this list of common themes and symptoms to see if you're part of the OCD cycle.
- Coping With the Stigma of Mental Illness
WebMD offers ideas on coping with the stigma attached to mental illness.
- Anger Management
WebMD explains anger and managing anger.
