The way we talk and think about mental illness is a profound ethical issue in its own right, similar to how we talk and think about race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Our careless use of ...

Scientists have uncovered a "major piece of the puzzle" in understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which could open up new lines of treatment. Compulsive behaviours – such as obsessive ...

Researchers from University College London conducted an umbrella review of past meta-studies and systematic analyses of depression’s relationship to serotonin. For years, a chemical imbalance of ...

For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin.

ATLANTA - When it comes to understanding what causes major depressive disorder, Emory psychiatrist Dr. Boadie Dunlop says the answer is complicated. "We're talking about the most complex organ, or ...

Using a high-powered MRI scanner, scientists have discovered an imbalance between neurochemicals in parts of OCD patients’ brains key to decision-making and habit. Chemical imbalances were related to ...

Have you ever wondered why some people panic at the sight of a spider while others remain perfectly calm? Fear serves as ...

LifeStance Health reports Xanax provides quick anxiety relief but is not suitable for long-term use; alternatives and therapy ...

Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys. Specifically, researchers claim to have ...

WASHINGTON Scientists have new evidence that the brain chemical best known for regulating mood also plays a role in the mystifying killer of seemingly healthy babies sudden infant death syndrome.