Psychiatry

The peculiar psychology of war likely holds answers for avoiding future atrocities

As our understanding of mental illness grows, the diagnostic manual gets an update

Ketamine, an anesthetic and illicit party drug, is emerging as a fast-acting antidepressant

Despite mistakes over the Boston bombers, social media can help to find people quickly

The president of the Society for Neuroscience asked its members to stay positive about a multibillion project to record all the brain's neurons in action, but some psychologists have called foul on this scientific advocacy

Sleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports

As some of the world’s last laboratory chimpanzees retire to sanctuaries, a specialist in evolutionary psychiatry suggests treatment for our captive kin

If you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports

House Call Doctor: Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health

A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports

Treating the less well-recognized social aspects of schizophrenia could help patients lead fuller, more productive lives

Scientists are dissecting the placebo effect in hopes of deploying its active ingredients as treatments