Researchers have proved that individuals with all psychotic disorders exhibit condition-specific differences in the hippocampus area of the brain.

People who have a sense of direction in life are more likely to live longer, as positive relationships improve health.

It's just you, the basketball, and this free one free throw. Everyone is watching. Do you choke under the pressure? If the answer is yes, here's why.

A chance encounter with someone, a bad joke. There are many instances that prompt you to force a laugh, but know that the person you're speaking to will notice.

Ecstasy's effects, which may be too familiar to party-goers worldwide, could also be harnessed to treat and even cure post-traumatic stress disorder.

NeuroStar TMS Therapy could replace antidepressants as the preferred form of treatment for patients suffering from major depressive disorder.

A type of family-based cognitive behavioral therapy effective in adolescents may also help younger kids over the long-term, researchers say.

The Food and Drug Administration plans to review the anti-smoking drug, Chantix, for possible psychiatric and behavioral risks after numerous reports of suicidal thoughts and actions from its users.

Researchers have found that no matter the culture or the country, extroverts tend to be happier than their introverted counterparts.

A new study finds that children between the ages of 6 and 17 are more likely to develop mental health issues during or after a move.

Apathy may indicate lower volume of white and gray matter in older brains, a new study finds.

A pediatrician was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for waterboarding his young stepdaughter. However, it's unclear whether he knew about the physical and psychological effects he was dealing her.