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?

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.

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 ...

The next version of the DSM is being planned with some potentially major changes. Will we get a giant leap forward or just baby steps?

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 ...

RFK Jr. announces $100 million federal investment to combat addiction and homelessness through recovery programs, drawing on his 43-year journey.

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 ...

Substance use disorder is a universal, complex health condition that manifests as the uncontrollable consumption of alcohol ...