A massive reference book of mental health conditions known as the “bible” of psychiatry is going to change. The fifth and ...

People with an autoimmune disease have almost twice the risk of developing an affective disorder, which includes depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, according to a new study. The findings ...

Seasoned psychiatrists have warned that the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko could trigger severe emotional distress, ...

The question of what constitutes a mental disorder is a hot issue right now because the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in the process of making a major revision, from IV-R to ...

In a breakthrough study, scientists have discovered that a variant in one gene, GRIN2A, can directly cause mental illness – something previously believed to be the result of several mutations working ...

One eating disorder is becoming increasingly prevalent. Though it didn’t even have a name as early as 10 years ago, ARFID—which stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder—has seen a 200 ...

Schizotypal personality disorder is a cluster A personality disorder that involves various symptoms. These symptoms include difficulty in relationships, atypical thinking and behavior, and a distorted ...