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.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is 1 of 10 clinically recognized personality disorders. Though NPD is only one official diagnosis, doctors further classify the condition into 2 types.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects 4.4% of US adults at some point in their lives, according to the ...

A new study has provided new insights into the the genetic overlap among some psychiatric disorders, and can help explain why it’s not uncommon for several of these disorders to arise in the same ...

Tic disorders are conditions featuring sudden, non-rhythmic movements or vocalizations. A formal tic disorder diagnosis is determined by tic frequency, duration, and type. Tics are non-rhythmic ...

A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By ...

New research links inflammation to mental health symptoms. Personalized care using brain and immune data could improve ...