If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. By any measure, Lisa Harbury Lerner was a high achiever. She went to ...

These doctors diagnose and specialize in the treatment of schizophrenia and other mental, emotional, or behavioral problems. They can prescribe medications and do “talk therapy.” They can’t prescribe ...

The way mental illness is diagnosed could soon change in a positive way. The American Psychiatric Association is rethinking the DSM, the main guide doctors use for mental health diagnoses.

Both cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric illnesses are common, but there's a huge stigma associated with seeking care for psychiatric illnesses. Unfortunately, a self-focused stigma (including ...

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the mental health field. Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and ...

Editor’s note: This story includes the mention of suicide and its impact on a community. If you or someone you know is suicidal, you can reach the national suicide hotline at 800-273-8255. About 400 ...

Three influential groups of pediatricians and emergency medicine providers are pleading for more support and resources as the number of children and teenagers with mental health concerns overwhelm ...