Most of us have been guilty of retail therapy at some point. But when impulsive spending becomes common, emotional and ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious and often misunderstood mentalhealth condition that can affect individuals ...

When you think about obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, does being a "neat freak" or "germophobe" come to mind?

The period from late teens to early twenties is a crucial time for establishing one's identity. It involves social relationships, values, and figuring out who you are. What kind of life do you want to ...

People who spend excessive time lost in vivid, immersive fantasies often report higher rates of social media addiction and ...

I get anxious about everything right away. I cannot find peace of mind, and anxieties emerge one after another like a chain.

Personality traits influence how people behave and experience the world. They are determined by both genes and environment, but deciphering the contribution of genetic variants to personality requires ...

Over the past 25 years, there’s been a dramatic change in how we understand children who don’t “listen,” writes behavioral ...

Postpartum psychosis is a rare, clinically dramatic disorder typically beginning within a few weeks of delivery. Recent ...

For the past 30 years, the charity Papyrus has delivered a life-saving service to under-35s and helped take the strain from the NHS. So, as more young people struggle with their mental health than ...

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. While recent research suggests epigenetic disturbances in OUD, this is mostly limited to DNA methylation (5mC). DNA ...

“Personality seems to be relevant nearly everywhere you look," lead author of the study Ted Schwaba said.