The “Uncertainty” Mechanism: Compulsive traits are linked to a specific decision-making strategy where habits are favored because the individual feels less certain about the consequences of long-term ...

Ecopipam is a first-in-class investigational small-molecule therapy that selectively blocks dopamine-1 (D1) receptors. It is not an antipsychotic. This mechanism differs from currently approved ...

A new nationwide study reveals that misophonia rarely occurs in isolation. Approximately 65% of individuals with severe sound ...

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By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation ...

Violent, end-of-the-world images can slam into a mother's mind while she is buckling a car seat or rinsing bottles, and the ...

TMS is a well-established therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Large clinical studies show that it significantly reduces symptoms in 60 to 70% of patients, and 25 to 35% achieve remission. Most ...

The low barriers to entry also mean the format is accessible to creators outside major industry hubs. Because micro-dramas can be produced with small teams and limited physical setups, independent ...

Kevin Spacey admits his 'sexual compulsive behavior' diagnosis as he testifies about his 'House of Cards' departure amid 2017 sex abuse allegations.

Compulsive hair-pulling can be alarming but isn't dangerous. When the hair is swallowed, however, serious complications can ...

Compulsive traits are tendencies to repeat patterned behaviors. They are often seen in psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction and eating disorders. However, ...

Most of our daily actions may happen without much thought. Researchers found that around 65% of everyday behaviors are triggered automatically by habit rather than conscious decisions. Many of these ...