We welcome your comments and feedback. We have also included an assistance page for those in need of more information regarding mental health treatment. The human brain is the organ that regulates all forms of behavior. Mental illnesses are disorders of the brain that disrupt thoughts, behaviors, moods, and relationships. The causes of mental illness can be physical or psychological in nature or a combination of both.
Mental illnesses are treatable.
Severe forms of mental illness, if left untreated, can lead to violence and suicide. The majority of the severely mentally ill are not receiving appropriate treatment. Severe mental illness affects one in every five families in this country. Ignorance of the nature of mental illness leads to stigma and unfair treatment. This website is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered.