A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.

A recent study of a million people with 14 psychiatric disorders showed these disorders fell into five genetic clusters.

The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called?

There is still a gap in our understanding and application of effective treatment for mental disorders, and the number of treatment-resistant individuals is rising. The commonly prescribed treatment ...

People who have metabolic and bariatric surgery are significantly less likely to develop psychiatric disorders compared to those who take weekly injections of GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, according ...

We know that the genes we're born with contribute to the risk of psychiatric disorders during our lifetimes, and a new study shows there is significantly more biological overlap across these ...

Schizophrenia is a severe and often highly debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by distorted emotions, thinking patterns and altered perceptions of reality, as well as mental impairments.

Black children with vitiligo are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, including depression, suicidal ideation, and disruptive behavior disorders, than matched controls ...

Nearly 60% of mental disorders in India are diagnosed before age 35, yet most go untreated. Experts warn of rising youth distress and urge early intervention, awareness, and accessible mental ...

This story discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is at risk for an eating disorder, the National Eating ...

Lack of awareness on timely treatment is fuelling mental health disorders in young Indian adults, said health experts on ...

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have high rates of co-occurring mental health conditions. Symptoms of mental health conditions and an excessive alcohol intake may contribute to each other ...