A recent study of a million people with 14 psychiatric disorders showed these disorders fell into five genetic clusters. However, addiction may be one disease, not a moral failing.

Researchers have discovered that eight different psychiatric conditions share a common genetic basis. A study published in ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

A common mental health issue could take years off your life, new research has revealed. People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to live shorter lives than those who were ...

Genetic research is rapidly overturning the idea that each psychiatric diagnosis is a separate island. Large DNA studies now suggest that many mental health conditions are different expressions of a ...

It’s one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet there are no U.S. guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood. By Christina Caron Just before Katie Marsh dropped ...

Homelessness can predispose individuals to psychiatric disorders. Conversely, certain psychiatric disorders can increase the risk of becoming homeless. A recent article in JAMA Psychiatry by Rebecca ...

As if people with anxiety don’t have enough to worry about, a new study is adding to that list — suggesting the disorder may nearly triple the risk of developing dementia years later. The research, to ...

NEW YORK CITY — Psychiatric comorbidities are highly prevalent in patients with eating disorders (EDs), a large study showed. In a propensity-matched cohort of young adults with and without EDs, a ...

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 ...

Most people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. In an examination of studies that included nearly 50,000 participants, the ...