The team usually includes a number of mental health professionals, such as a psychiatrist, mental health nurses, social workers and […]

One of the methods whereby a mental health specialist may improve the functioning of other mental health professional workers, such […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common type of mental health counseling (psychotherapy). With cognitive behavioral therapy, you work with a […]

Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) are a set of mental health services developed to provide restorative rehabilitative interventions covered […]

A nonresidential or residential program licensed to provide treatment services to individuals who exhibit a pattern of chemical abuse or […]

The body’s physical and/or psychological addiction to a psychoactive (mind-altering) substance, such as narcotics, alcohol, or nicotine. Physical dependency on […]

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). […]

A developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and by restricted or […]

Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being.

Assertive community treatment (ACT) is an intensive and highly integrated approach for community mental health service delivery. ACT teams serve […]