Analysis of a Million-Plus Genomes Points to Blurring Lines among Brain Disorders
Schizophrenia shares some genetic variants with several psychiatric conditions—and similar overlaps are seen for personality traits and migraines in a massive study
Suicide Prediction Remains Difficult Despite Decades of Research
Medical professionals say the causes, predictors are too complex
What to Do (and Not Do) When You Feel Insecure
Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon.
The Placenta Is Now a Suspect In Heightening Schizophrenia Risk
Genes and pregnancy problems combine to increase significantly the likelihood of developing schizophrenia
Chances of Avoiding Dementia on Rise in U.S.
More of us are getting at least a dozen good, happy years after 65
Why We Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously
How to handle grief after a pet’s death—and why we all need to change our attitudes about it
Who Are You Calling Normal?
Neuroscientists are increasingly convinced that using the term restricts our understanding of the brain and behavior
Colombia after the Violence
Peace efforts in Colombia have ended 50 years of intense conflict. Now, scientists are studying former fighters and victims as they attempt to heal
Total Recall: The Latest Tools for Understanding How Memory Works
Can a Pill That Boosts “Resilience” Treat Depression?
A clinical trial tests a new way to reverse the psychiatric disorder
Ask Me First: What Self-Assessments Can Tell Us about Autism
Self-report questionnaires gain popularity in Autism spectrum research and clinical practice
Forestalling a Fatal Decision
Social scientists have begun to close in on new ways to stop people from taking their own lives