In a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder than cannabinoids.

A lot of people feel distress about their porn use, but the reasons aren’t always what they seem. We can understand the ...

This umbrella review synthesised five meta-analyses to estimate the reported prevalence of orthorexia nervosa and examine its ...

Perfectionists tend to believe they can make up for lost opportunities and failures, yet grieving them is the better way to ...

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a ...

This year, psychological scientists tackled profound and varied questions to help us better understand ourselves and the ...

The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for ...

At the same time as more and more young people are affected by mental illness, the need for research in psychology and ...

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological mechanisms.

Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms observed in consultation, research is ...

A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive genetic map so far, identifying five families of disorders that show a high degree of overlap. An intern ...

Bhranti Parekh, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner from Talking Therapies at LSCft, said: “We know the festive season can ...