On Psychiatry

If you would like more information on mental health and psychiatry, please visit these pages on the American Psychiatric Association's web site.

What is a Psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. More...

What is Mental Illness?
Mental illness is an illness that affects or is manifested in a person's brain. It may impact on the way a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with other people. More...

APA Fact Sheet Series
Learn the basics on such issues as post-partum depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and confidentiality. More...