There may come a time during a mental health crisis when you are unable to decide what happens to you. A psychiatric advance directive can help.

Brain death means the brain no longer functions. No blood is flowing to the brain. The thinking part of the brain (cerebrum) as well as the part of the brain responsible for breathing and reflexes (brain stem) no longer work.

During a vulvoplasty, the outer female genitals are created. This includes the clitoris and inner and outer labia. Learn more about this procedure and the recovery.

During a vulvoplasty, the outer female genitals are created. This includes the clitoris and inner and outer labia. Learn more about this procedure and the recovery.

During vaginoplasty, a vaginal canal and a vulva are created. Learn more about this procedure and the recovery.

Choosing how and when to transition is a very personal decision. There are many ways to transition. Surgery is just one option. Not all trans people want or are able to have surgery.

Step therapy requires people to try lower-cost medicines first, before an insurer approves the higher-cost medicine that was prescribed.

A peer support worker is a key member of your treatment team. This is someone who has successfully gone through their own recovery.

Many people may have depression during pregnancy. You may feel sad, anxious, and very tired. It may be hard for you to do daily tasks. There are ways to treat this depression.

Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is a type of abortion. It’s a procedure that ends an early pregnancy. It uses gentle suction to empty the uterus.