Mental Health

How did an educated, elderly engineer wind up with a heroin habit? 

Researchers are investigating how hallucinogens might be used to model—and develop treatments for—psychosis 

Cities shape how we think, feel and behave. Can we create cities that improve our brain health? 

We need to approach the brain as a computational organ, one to be evaluated with measurements and calculations

Have you ever wondered if your coworker or estranged family member could possibly be suffering from a clinical personality disorder? Why are they so difficult to deal with? 

Biological markers could enable tailored therapies that target individual differences in symptoms

Flagging children early offers the possibility of more effective treatment

A long-standing code of ethics prohibits diagnosing public figures from afar

Fascinating study suggests treating “psychache”

Students may wait weeks for a basic consultation; sometimes even longer to see a psychiatrist 

Journalist Emily Esfahani Smith offers a guide for building a better approach to living

The deinstitutionalization of people with mental illness restored their rights, but caused plenty of problems as well