The next version of the DSM is being planned with some potentially major changes. Will we get a giant leap forward or just ...

The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called?

How a person will be diagnosed with a mental illness could look significantly different in the near future.

Many people do not believe in the legitimacy of the labels currently provided by mental health professionals who claim that they are “diagnosing and treating mental disorders.” Much has been written ...

Genomic analysis across 14 psychiatric disorders reveals extensive shared genetic architecture, challenging diagnostic boundaries.

Credit: Getty Images Children are presenting with complex, sometimes co-occurring, psychiatric disorders. Pediatric primary care providers play a vital role in educating and treating these patients ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

Recognizing mental health issues in young people is a critical aspect of parenting and professional care that often flies ...

Perhaps one parent has depression or a sibling is getting panic attacks. How do you talk to your child about it? Getting creative helps. But to begin with, there are always lots of children's books ...

Mental health services are “struggling to keep pace and meet the individual needs of children and young people”, leading ...

A study showed that firearm injuries among parents were associated with increased rates of psychiatric disorder diagnoses and ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...