Dual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorder What are dual diagnosis services? Dual diagnosis services are treatments for people who suffer from co-occurring disorders -- mental illness and substance abuse. Research has...

  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder   What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an illness characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The most commonly diagnosed behavior...

Suicide in Youth How many young people make serious suicide attempts or commit suicide? Each year in the U.S., approximately 2 million U.S. adolescents attempt suicide, and almost 700,000 receive medical attention for their attempt (AACAP, 2001). According to the...

Borderline Personality Disorder What is Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an often misunderstood, serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self image and...

What is anorexia nervosa?Anorexia nervosa is a serious, occasionally chronic, and potentially life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of an individual's normal weight. Other essential features of this disorder...