Sweden’s prescription of antidepressants is higher than in Denmark and Norway. For children and adolescents, it’s two to five times higher, despite similar treatment guidelines, a new survey by the ...

A new study from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is changing the way scientists think about compulsive behaviors.

Results also indicate how these genetics might affect a person’s biology to increase their risk of different mental ...

As I type this ­sentence, my thoughts are ­consumed by a Nobody's Child dress. I'm meant to be writing about the thing I love ...

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

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

Spring Health reports on the importance of neurodivergent-affirming therapy, which respects unique needs and communication ...

Distinct psychiatric disorders have more in common biologically than previously believed, according to the largest and most detailed analysis to date of how genes influence mental illness.

Antidepressants must be prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider — a primary care physician (PCP), psychiatrist, or nurse ...

Psychiatric disorders increase risk of suicide and suicide attempts. Recent research provides evidence that medical illnesses ...

With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can manifest as controlling ...

Discover 40 soothing wellness gifts for people with OCD. See therapist-recommended mindfulness gifts that go beyond the basics.