Mental illness costs the United States economy as much as the average economic recession, according to a new study.

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

Research suggests magicians lack magical thinking.

Red flag laws are an important step in the right direction, but much more work is needed to determine the role of mental health in the lead-up to and aftermath of mass shootings.

One way to prevent mental health challenges in children: Recognize and treat the mental health issues of their parents.

Katherine Koh, a street psychiatrist at Mass. General Hospital, explains the complicating factors behind New York City’s proposal to involuntarily treat mentally ill homeless people.

Men, older adults, people with language barriers and racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be screened for depression.

Existing genetic data and sequencing tools are overwhelmingly based on people of European ancestry, which excludes much of the rich genetic variation of the world.

Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.