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.

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

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

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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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.

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

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

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Emily Henry’s novel, "Great Big Beautiful Life," explores the stories we tell ourselves about our lives. Here's what research reveals about how we remember our own life story.