Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many genetic changes and...
Genetic causes of schizophrenia: What to know
Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects how people feel, think, and behave. It impacts approximately 1% of the population, or about 3.5...
New depression drug can offer faster relief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new use for a medicine called Caplyta, also known by its scientific name lumateperone.
This...
This single gene may cause mental illness
A groundbreaking international study led by the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a...
These people face higher suicide risk from genetic depression, study finds
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people of all ages, but a new study has found that when depression begins early in...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...
The hidden truth behind hoarding disorder
Many people only learn about hoarding disorder from reality TV shows, where homes are shown overflowing with objects and extreme clutter.
But these dramatic scenes...
This nutrient in brain strongly linked to anxiety disorders
People with anxiety disorders may have lower levels of an important brain chemical called choline, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
This...
This acne drug may prevent schizophrenia, study finds
A new study has found that a widely used antibiotic could lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young people.
Researchers discovered that adolescents who...
Scientists successfully reverse anxiety and depression
Scientists have uncovered how a specific group of brain cells deep in the amygdala—a region that helps control emotions—can drive anxiety, depression, and social...