Psychiatry

Scientific American MIND readers share their own “counterfactual” musings 

Researchers identify people by the way their brains are wired

Author Jamie Holmes explains the value of not knowing

Patients should be monitored for elevated risk of self-harm after weight loss procedure, researchers say

A new study has implications for patients with Alzheimer’s and other disorders

The Human Connectome Project finds surprising correlations between brain architecture and behavior

From the design of college loan forms to clearer fuel efficiency stickers, the Obama administration is embracing behavioral research

Treatment of developing brains offers greater scope for improvement but also intensifies risks

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is criticized for delaying access to data about its antidepressant paroxetine (Seroxat, Paxil) that would have shown earlier that it is neither safe or effective in adolescents

The social sciences could help combat global warming

A study confirms the widespread use of drugs to control disruptive and aggressive behavior

The famed neurologist–author found uniqueness in every patient and savored the miracle of existence, whether it be found in squirrel monkeys or people