Psychiatry

Addiction starts with genetics and the environment, but is triggered by stress

Before her death, Amy Winehouse had cycled in and out of rehab. Many celebrities have done the same, with some having more success than others at staying on the wagon. A neuroscientist explains why traditional therapy often seems to fall short of expectations

To highlight the artistic effort neuroscientists pour into their research images, a nonprofit group held a friendly competition. We review the top entries and winners

Recent research finds that taking a hot bath can cure loneliness. Christie Nicholson reports

Using optical and genetic techniques, neuroscientists have identified an "on/off" switch for aggression in the brain

Severe mental illness alone is not generally enough to cause violent behavior

Pregnancy and childbirth shape a woman's mental makeover

Although the power of positive thinking is clear, little is known about how negative mind-sets affect the success of therapies