Psychiatry

Findings from a new study add fuel to the debate of whether nurture or nature plays a bigger role in a child's cognitive development.

New research indicates that multiple interviews using open-ended questions can help victims recall greater details about their experiences of abuse.

There have been a lot of stories in the news lately about homicides committed in hospitals.

A national survey reveals that roughly 76% of people surveyed would take hypothetical predictive test.

Scientists in Connecticut have carried out one of the first psychological studies into eating disorders in Native American populations.

An unexpected discovery by UCLA researchers holds promise for the development of treatments for PTSD and other anxiety disorders.

Why is Dinah from Shrink Rap so hooked on slinging virtual animate birds while leaving her colleagues to cure the criminals of the world and index their book?

Talking about love, lust, scent, and symmetry with author Jena Pincott.

Personal motivation may be the biggest factor in determining the length of time it takes for a patient to return to work.

An editorial published in BMJ cites 'clear evidence of falsification of data' in the controversial paper authored by Andrew Wakefield and several others.

In the December 27th issue of Wired, Gary Greenberg writes a comprehensive article on the debates around the revision of the APA's upcoming revision of the DSM.

A new study examines the prevalence of maternal depression and its impact on children newly diagnosed with epilepsy.

Don't ask, don't tell is a discrimination issue and one of social justice, but not a significant psychiatric one. However, it wasn't always that way.

This 10-minute video takes viewers couch-side to learn about the case of a young woman with trouble sleeping.

Dr. Robert McCarron of UC Davis gives an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders in the primary care setting.

Dr. Donald Hilty discusses the diagnosis, treatment and underlying pathophysiology of bipolar disorder.

Are plaques and tangles symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, not the cause?

ClinkShrink from Shrink Rap recount a recent surf on the World Wide Web, spawned by an article about a machine that can detect acetone on the breath.

Though diabetes and depression each increase a woman's risk of death from cardiovascular disease, together they increase that likelihood nearly three times.

Healthcare professionals and parents of children with autism can benefit from the tools provided by two new, web-based programs.

Dinah from Shrink Rap ponders why most psychiatrists don't run or contribute to blog sites.

One in 10 US adults screened for depression report that they are currently depressed.

New research suggests that the amygdala, a structure located deep within the temporal lobe, may be the key to living a rich and varied social life.

Patients knowingly taking inert pills labeled placebo for IBS reported adequate symptom relief, comparable to the most powerful IBS medications.

A study on the effects of loneliness explains why the Grinch terrorized Whoville.

A new study suggests that there is gender difference between men and women's mental ability -- with women performing better than men.

Brown University sociologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use device to help obtain more reliable answers from teenagers about their sexual behaviors.

Findings from a study conducted in Spain suggest that cyber-bullying becoming increasingly common among adolescents.

French neurologists and neuropsychologists have identified the elements of semantic memory.

A new study links sibling, peer, and dating violence, and stresses the need for providers and families to be aware of the issue.