autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS). The updated DSM-5 (fifth edition) and DSM-5-TR (fifth edition text ...

HealthDay News — On a global scale, childhood maltreatment is associated with a higher risk for developing some immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMIDs), according to a study published online ...

Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

Eating disorders most frequently develop during adolescence or early adulthood, but onset during childhood or later in adulthood is also possible. Many individuals with eating disorders are able ...

The risk of having a personality disorder is substantially influenced by genetics. For some conditions, research suggests, adverse experiences such as childhood abuse may also contribute to the ...

We all know the occasional feeling of being nervous, shy, or, well, anxious in a social situation, such as when meeting someone new or making a big presentation. That’s normal, and most people ...

Binge eating disorder can seriously affect a person’s physical and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment. Healthcare professionals can prescribe it ...

Some doctors call ARFID a selective eating disorder. It usually begins in childhood. But unlike typical picky eaters, children with ARFID don't grow out of it when they get older. Orthorexia nervosa.

Bailey, M., et al. (2025) Associations between childhood trauma and adolescent psychiatric disorders in Brazil: a longitudinal, population-based birth cohort study. The Lancet Global Health . doi ...

28, 2025 — Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia.