Key points Finding the explanation to psychological disorders may seem to be an insurmountable task. Using case studies, new research on mental health and psychological disorders suggests that fear of ...

What are the things you can and cannot control? And how much do these matter to your overall sense of well-being? A new theory of psychological disorders proposes that it is not just what you can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Anxiety disorders are typically characterized by feelings of tension, intrusive thoughts or concerns, ...

A new study has provided new insights into the the genetic overlap among some psychiatric disorders, and can help explain why it’s not uncommon for several of these disorders to arise in the same ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

Teens may be able to pass on mental disorders to each other, a new study has found. According to a new paper in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, ninth-grade students with school friends with a mental ...

A new study of movement disorders published in the International Journal of Public Health was led by Santa Barbara City ...