New research suggests that the genetic links between psychiatric conditions and intelligence vary depending on the specific ...

Our findings support a shift toward a person-centered, dimensional approach to psychiatry,” says Julie Jourdan.

A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered ...

In a comprehensive review of recent genetic studies, researchers have identified a hidden layer of complexity in how our genes function, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings of major ...

Researchers have uncovered shared genetic pathways that link multiple psychiatric disorders. These new findings have the potential to change the way psychiatric disorders are diagnosed and treated, ...

For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study, its own doctors, and its own menu of treatments. New CU Boulder ...

Someone who drinks heavily to quiet their anxiety is not dealing with two unrelated problems. They are dealing with one ...

Nearly 90% of the genetic variation associated with anorexia nervosa and binge eating was not explained by BMI, pointing to ...

Comparative analysis showed NBE presence in 9/10 ICSD-3-TR disorders versus 7/10 DSM-5-TR disorders, with overall overlap remaining high (Jaccard index 0.75). ICSD-3-TR preferentially excludes other ...

Homelessness can predispose individuals to psychiatric disorders. Conversely, certain psychiatric disorders can increase the risk of becoming homeless. A recent article in JAMA Psychiatry by Rebecca ...