Skip to content

Category: Psychiatry & Mental Health

A study in Nature details a discovery with potential clinical significance for treating eating disorders such as anorexia. To make that discovery, Stanford researchers had to develop a "first-time-ever" way of teasing apart two separate but closely intertwined sets of identical-appearing neurons in the brain.

A study in Nature details a discovery with potential clinical significance for treating eating disorders such as anorexia. To make that discovery, Stanford researchers had to develop a "first-time-ever" way of teasing apart two separate but closely intertwined sets of identical-appearing neurons in the brain.

Published on

Stanford's WELL for Life initiative is challenging you to practice the art of mindfulness for one week to promote self-care.

Stanford's WELL for Life initiative is challenging you to practice the art of mindfulness for one week to promote self-care.

Published on

A Stanford psychiatry resident discusses the peer-to-peer support programs available to Stanford’s medical students, which she helped create.

A Stanford psychiatry resident discusses the peer-to-peer support programs available to Stanford’s medical students, which she helped create.

Published on

Although sparked by trauma, PTSD has a genetic component as well, which can influence what therapy is most successful and provide other insights.

Although sparked by trauma, PTSD has a genetic component as well, which can influence what therapy is most successful and provide other insights.

Published on

Stanford biomedical data scientist Dennis Wall and his team are using brief home videos of kids to help make rapid diagnostic decisions about autism.

Stanford biomedical data scientist Dennis Wall and his team are using brief home videos of kids to help make rapid diagnostic decisions about autism.

Published on

Studies have associated low zinc levels with autism spectrum disorder. But why this should be the case has been unclear. Now, scientists may have an explanation for the link.

Studies have associated low zinc levels with autism spectrum disorder. But why this should be the case has been unclear. Now, scientists may have an explanation for the link.

Published on

Stanford Medicine pain psychologist Beth Darnall wants to see psychology incorporated into pain treatment. She discusses that in a new interview.

Stanford Medicine pain psychologist Beth Darnall wants to see psychology incorporated into pain treatment. She discusses that in a new interview.

Published on

Researchers found a strong correlation between the density of legal gun sellers — particularly pawnshops — in a state and firearm-related suicide rates.

Researchers found a strong correlation between the density of legal gun sellers — particularly pawnshops — in a state and firearm-related suicide rates.

Rania Awaad uses her training in psychiatry and Islamic law to address the health needs of Muslims at Stanford and throughout the Bay Area.

Rania Awaad uses her training in psychiatry and Islamic law to address the health needs of Muslims at Stanford and throughout the Bay Area.