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.
  • ICD10-F - Mental Disorders
  • ICD10-G - Nervous System
• 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.