Autism has a genetic component, but symptoms also depend on gut health and the gut-brain axis. New research shows that improving gut health can improve autism symptoms.

The trait of neuroticism is known to affect a wide range of mental health outcomes. A new review study of couple personalities shows it’s also not very good for relationships.

Avoiding anxiety feels safe—but it often makes panic worse. Discover how facing your fears directly can transform anxiety into courage.

Assisted Outpatient Treatment is involuntary, but it can help keep people struggling with psychosis out of more restrictive settings.

Researchers found a way to convert brain signals into fluent, real-time speech. Using electrodes, thoughts can be transformed into words without moving your mouth.

Empathy is being publicly derided as a deadly weakness. According to experts and extensive research, it's one of our greatest strengths.

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Information processing discrepancies are well documented in autism. Autistic individuals appear to experience more traumatic events than non-autistics. Sensory and information processing differences ...

A variety of things can stress us out unnecessarily. This post focuses on one category in particular: manageable tasks that take up more mental space than they should. These tasks aren't overly ...

Feeling crummy? It might be annoying advice, but drinking water can be just as good for your mental health as your physical health.

The best quarterbacks selected in the NFL draft need physical and cognitive skills. Learn how processing speed, working memory, and cognitive flexibility separate the best QBs.

Wondering about an alternative to 'let them'? Consider what motivates us to take collective action on issues we care about.