Mental Health and Mental Illness Articles

See a large collection of mental health and mental illness articles, including disability benefits, housing, what to do in a mental health emergency and more.

What Is a Mental Illness?

• Mental Illness Definition: What is a Mental Illness?
• 5 Different Types of Mental Illness
• Examples of Mental Illness
• List of Mental Illnesses
• Common Mental Disorders Many Face
• Difference Between Mental Illness and Mental Disorder
• Brain Disorders: Mental Disorders vs. Behavioral Disorders
• DSM-5: The Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
• Different Mental Disorders and Their Challenges
• Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse Plus A Psychological Disorder

Mental Illness Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis

• The Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness
• What are the Symptoms of Mental Illness?
• What Mental Illness Do I Have?
• How to Diagnose Mental Illness
• Mental Health Assessment and Screening Tools
• Mental Illness Diagnosis Tests

Mental Illness Causes

• What Causes Mental Illness? Genetics, Environment, Risk Factors

Mental Illness Treatment

• I Need Mental Help: Where To Find Mental Health Help
• Types of Behavioral and Mental Health Services You May Need
• Types of Mental Health Treatment
• Types of Mental Health Doctors and How to Find One
• Types of Mental Health Counselors: Finding a Good One
• Mental Health Counseling: How it Works, Benefits
• Mental Health Therapy Benefits
• 8 Types of Mental Health Medications, Drugs
• Effects of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy
• Psychiatric Medications and Breastfeeding
• How To Tell If A Mental Health Treatment Really Works
• Questions for Your Mental Health Doctor
• What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan? Why is it Important?
• Free Mental Health Services and How to Find Them

Mental Health Treatment Facilities

• Types of Mental Health Facilities
• Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Facilities: Who Needs One?
• Psychiatric Hospitals: How Do You Know If You Need One?
• Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers: Types and Costs
• What's It Like Inside a Mental Hospital?

Mental Health Emergency

• Mental Health First Aid: How To Handle A Mental Health Emergency
• What Happens When Calling a Mental Health Hotline?

Mental Illness Homeless and Housing

• Mental Illness and Homelessness
• Housing for the Mentally Ill: Where to Find It
• Finding Group Homes for Mentally Ill Adults

Disability Benefits For Mental Illness

• Mental Health Disability Definition: Are You Eligible?
• How To Get Disability Benefits For Mental Illness

Finding and Paying for Mental Health Treatment

• How to Find Mental Health Services in Your Area
• How To Pay For Mental Health Services
• Medicare Part D and Psychiatric Prescription Medications

Financial Assistance to Obtain Psychiatric Medications

• How Patient Assistance Programs Work
• List of Major Prescription Assistance Programs
• Drug Company Patient Assistance Programs
• Patient Assistance Programs Listed by Psychiatric Medication
• Drug Discount Cards
• State and Federal Prescription Assistance Programs
• Free Medicine Ripoffs: Consumers Beware
• No Need to Pay for Information on Free (or Low-Cost) Rx Drugs

Living with a Mental Illness

• Adapting to Living with a Psychological Disorder
• Advocating for Yourself: A Self-Help Guide

Mental Illness in Children

• Do Children Have Mental Health Problems Too?
• Mental Illness in Children: Types, Symptoms, Treatments

Your Mental Health

• Mental Health Definition: What is Mental Health?
• What is Emotional Health? And How To Improve it?

Mental Health Facts and Statistics

• Mental Health Statistics: You Are Definitely Not Alone
• Mental Disease: Is Mental Illness a Real Disease?
• The History of Mental Illness

Mental Illness Myths, Mental Health Stigma

• Mental Illness Myths and the Damage They Cause
• What is Mental Health Stigma?
• Effects of Stigma
• How to Deal with Mental Health Stigma
• Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month (and Other Initiatives)

Famous People, Celebrities with Mental Illness

• Famous People with Mental Illness
• 5 Movies About Mental Illness You'll Want to Watch
• Celebrities with Mental Illness Who Made a Difference

For Family Members

• Coming to Terms with a Family Member's Mental Illness
• How to Cope With A Loved One's Mental Illness
• Dispelling the Fear of Care-Giving

Faking Mental Illness

• Munchausen by Internet: Faking Illness Online
• Sympathy-Seekers Invade Internet Support Groups

Mental Health Audios and Videos

• Mental Health Videos