Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than ...

Results also indicate how these genetics might affect a person’s biology to increase their risk of different mental ...

The share of people with severe mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals accused of serious crimes has risen steeply. The shift has all but halted the possibility of care before a catastrophic ...

Psychiatric disorders increase risk of suicide and suicide attempts. Recent research provides evidence that medical illnesses increase such risks as well.

Mental disorders like depression and anxiety are characterized by a variety of different symptoms, and individuals receiving the same diagnosis may experience different combinations of those symptoms.

Social media is full of misinformation about mental health. Creators try to combat misconceptions — but is that enough to stop the spread of misinformation?

Amid the mental health positive catchphrases, deep-rooted prejudice still exists toward people living with serious mental ...

A 6-month fully remote weight-loss program tailored to veterans with serious mental illness yielded numerically greater ...

When managers trust workers to do what they need to do to address their symptoms, and convey their compassion, employees with ...

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you ...

The focus on crisis work displaces our attention and resources onto the symptomatic rather than the essential issues.