Purging behaviors (vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas) can also shift from conscious decisions to ...

As a child psychiatrist, I've seen how the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is frequently misunderstood and ...

Kevin Spacey has confirmed his diagnosis of “sexual compulsive behavior” in 2017. The House of Cards actor made the official statement during a recent court testimony. Kevin Spacey explains his ...

A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain ...

A patient experiences REM sleep behavior disorder. REM sleep behavior disorder is commonly seen in older men, and symptoms include violent muscle movements or fighting during the night. One of the ...

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness will host an open house on Wednesday, March 18, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. to celebrate the opening of its new ...

The Kentucky Psychological Association is among the groups that strongly oppose the bill, said executive director Eric Russ.

Eating behaviour is determined by genetic, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors. Disturbances in eating behaviour characterized by either insufficient or excessive food intake, ...

Hypersexuality refers to having uncontrollable and persistent sexual thoughts, behaviors, and urges that could affect several aspects of your life. Some authorities and researchers classify ...

We recently worked on a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report that lays out a clear blueprint for a national prevention infrastructure for mental and behavioral ...

What is REM sleep disorder? REM sleep disorder (RBD) is a type of parasomnia associated with synucleinopathies ––a diverse group of neurodegenerative disorders thought to share a common pathologic ...

A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain ...