Faster weight gain during a structured inpatient program is both effective and will not lead to refeeding complications for anorexia nervosa patients.

Enlisted soldiers more likely to attempt suicide include women, soldiers who had entered the Army at age 25 or older, those who had not finished high school, and those currently 29 or younger: new...

Your personality may not be as fixed as you think.

When self-described porn addicts view sexual images, their brains respond in a way that is atypical for addiction.

Cytokines, known to promote inflammation, are increased in the bodies and brains of people who are contemplating or have attempted suicide.

Ninja Theory is pushing the boundaries of video gaming by creating a game that shows what it’s like to have mental illness.

People associate childhood sexual abuse with girls yet boys suffer as well and their unwanted experiences have long-term effects, including depression and anxiety.

“Psycho” is a complicated term that shouldn’t be used to label everyone with a mental illness.

Female psychopaths process moral judgment differently than male psychopaths, helping researchers better understand the disorder.

A balanced diet is as important to psychiatry as it is to cardiology, say scientists seeking to use diet and nutrition to prevent and treat mental illnesses.

The Duggars defend their son against child abuse claims, but some experts disagree.

Poverty isn't as much a lifestyle as it is a congenital disease, and new data suggests many are still stricken.