August 6th, 2010

Researchers report a breakthrough in the study of antisocial behavior -- a finding that links the behavior to genetic and environmental factors.
University of Illinois ...
July 20th, 2010

Research is often performed a controlled environment to solve specific, practical questions. However, the 2008-2009 Gaza War allowed researchers a unique perspective on how anxiety ...
June 29th, 2010

People with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) often resort to cosmetic surgery to address mental health problems.
For example, they might get a nose job to treat a ...
May 27th, 2010

A new study has identified dimensions of personality seen in persons prone to shoplifting.
Psychologists at the University of Leicester found three personality characteristics stood out: Being male; unpleasant and antisocial; ...
May 11th, 2010

Analysis of the genetic pattern of individuals with schizophrenia has discovered numerous variations in DNA that increase the risk of developing the disease.
Significantly, many of these ...
May 3rd, 2010

A new study of British 12-year-olds suggests that nearly six percent may be showing at least one definite symptom of psychosis.
Children were asked whether they had ever seen ...
March 23rd, 2010

A new study reviews the behavior of physicians when making the decision to prescribe psychiatric drugs.
Investigators, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ...
March 17th, 2010

Are there more psychopaths these days, or are we just more aware of the offenders? Is the condition genetically predetermined or does the behavior develop ...
March 16th, 2010

New research suggests a chemical imbalance resulting in a hypersensitive brain reward system may play a critical role in the development of dangerous, impulsive and ...
February 5th, 2010

Historically, health professionals have lamented their inability to identify individuals at risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
New research suggests a measure of retina function may ...