Resources for Mental Health and Neurobehavioral Conditions
Useful online reference resources:
- Nathanson Family Resource Center - a valuable center to support families and their significant others who are dealing with mental illness through UCLA.
- Medical Library and Encyclopedia - Browse the full library
- Clinical conditions - Browse through or search for definitions in the UCLA Health System Encyclopedia
- Tests - Detail on commonly used clinical tests, defined in the UCLA Health System Encyclopedia
- Surgery and Procedures - Detail on common surgical procedures, defined in the UCLA Health System Encyclopedia
Common Conditions
Common terms used through the whole website - click on each for a brief description and related content on this site
Clinical Classification Systems
- ICD 10 - A classification system used internationally for all conditions and diseases. System maintained by the World Health Organization.
- DSM IV - The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and provides diagnostic criteria for mental disorders; generally used within the USA.
For more information on physicians and services at UCLA, please call our Physician Referral Service at (800) UCLA-MD1 or (310) 825-2631. For UCLA Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Services, contact our ACCESS Center at (800) 825-9989 or (310) 825-9989.
Service available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) to assist you.
In an emergency dial 911
