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.

For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of ...

Spread the loveA groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder has unveiled significant genetic connections between mental health disorders and physical illnesses. Published in Nature ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in children, affecting 7.2% of people under the age of 18 worldwide. Many of these children will still ...

Adults with ADHD face statistically higher risks for cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and arterial disorders. Impulsivity serves as a behavioral gateway to health risks like substance ...

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of ...