Psychiatry

We should work to protect others from falling into long-term social withdrawal

Scientists search for hidden variables underpinning our swerving moods and thoughts

One brain region is crucial for our ability to form and maintain a consistent identity both now and when thinking about the future

Our fascination with brain-based explanations of psychology arises from intuitive ideas about the separation of mind and body—ideas unsupported by science

A 22-year-old shares some of the hard lessons he has learned

The behavior is so extreme, researchers have coined a new term for it

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ARFID is a new diagnosis for kids who avoid food but do not have body-image issues

The new findings do not prove SSRIs cause autism, but they raise more questions about taking such medications late in pregnancy

A clinical trial will look at the neurological structure and function of people who have attempted suicide

Existing treatments for victims of single-event trauma are insufficient for migrants with mental health problems, experts say

Brandon Stanton, creator, photographer, interviewer, and author of the recent New York Times bestseller Humans of New York: Stories, discusses how to talk to strangers, the importance of having greater empathy, and more