Key points Finding the explanation to psychological disorders may seem to be an insurmountable task. New case studies suggest that fear of loss of control may underlie many psychological disorders.

I described personality disorders here. In this post, I will discuss their origins. From the psychoanalytic-attachment perspective, personality disorders are not so much created as they are a ...

Nearly 1.2 billion people had a mental disorder in 2023, a new study has found — reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990.

AI chatbots can help users navigate common mental health concerns, but they may struggle to recognize rare conditions and ...

For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study, its own doctors, and its own menu of treatments. New University of ...

A new study has linked mental disorders more to epidemiological and disability-based estimates rather than spiritual, religious, or broader cultural interpretations of mental wellbeing. The findings ...

A major global study warns mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, with anxiety and depression sharply rising.

Yes, experts classify eating disorders as mental illnesses. Experts recognise eating disorders in medical and psychiatric manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ...

Comparative analysis showed NBE presence in 9/10 ICSD-3-TR disorders versus 7/10 DSM-5-TR disorders, with overall overlap remaining high (Jaccard index 0.75). ICSD-3-TR preferentially excludes other ...