Psychiatrists plan to overhaul the mental health bible—and change how we define ‘disorder’
A massive reference book of mental health conditions known as the “bible” of psychiatry is…
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For the First Time, Mutations in a Single Gene Have Been Linked to Mental Illness
A team of physicians specializing in genetics and neurology discovered that mental illnesses such as…
School phone bans may actually harm some students’ mental health
Some schools require students to leave their phones in lockers all dayRobin Utrecht/Shutterstock Many people…
Genes Reveal Hidden Links Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health
The human genome still keeps secrets about why some people light up and others walk…
How Gut Microbes Could Reshape Mental Health Treatment
Inside every person lives a vast community of microbes that quietly influences how we think,…
Forest bathing may boost physical health, not just mental well-being
Scientists have found another reason why we should spend more time in natureColin Anderson/Blend Images…
The World Isn’t Ready for the Mental Health Toll of Extreme Heat
The World Isn’t Ready for the Mental Health Toll of Extreme HeatTemperatures are rising, and…
Are microplastics in ultra-processed food harming your mental health?
Fast food is often ultra-processedShutterstock/siamionau pavel Two of the biggest health concerns of the modern…
What Are AI Chatbot Companions Doing to Our Mental Health?
“My heart is broken,” said Mike, when he lost his friend Anne. “I feel like…
Psychedelics may boost mental health by dampening inflammation
Psilocybin, a psychedelic drug found in some mushrooms, may reduce inflammationShutterstock / Kyrylo Vasyliev Psychedelic…