Psychological and personality factors influence our preference for, and enjoyment (or avoidance) of, horror films.

Emerging evidence points to energy breakdowns inside brain cells as the root of mental illness. This discovery challenges decades of chemical theories and may lead to therapies that restore cellular ...

Surveys show mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more ...

Background Most mental health disorders are first experienced during childhood. There are evidence-based treatments, but it ...

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a blood-based biomarker test indicated for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline within a primary care setting, according ...

An imbalance in the gut microbiome has been found to contribute to inflammation, immune system dysfunction and the production of harmful metabolites.

Regulatory agencies routinely conduct audits of mental health service facilities that focus heavily on easy-to-assess details ...

Postpartum depression affects some one in eight women in the United States. It typically occurs in the first weeks after childbirth, after a sudden drop in levels of estrogen and progesterone.

People experiencing their first psychotic episode who also have skin conditions such as rashes or itching are at greater risk ...

This anxiety test is based on the GAD-7, which doctors use to screen for anxiety disorders. Take the test and get your results here.

A U.S. Navy Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) maneuvers in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 23, 2025, during UNITAS 2025, the 66th iteration of the world’s longest-running multinational ...