Schizophrenia affects 1% of the global population and is caused by a complex interplay between at least 280 genes and environmental factors like childhood trauma and early cannabis use. Patients with ...

Kermit’s soft body sliced an arc through the air. Always the same sharp curve and then down to the ground. Again, an identical upward sweep. And back down. The 3-year-old guiding the stuffed toy was ...

The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) Training Program is located within the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. With a commitment to cultural accountability, the Division of Behavioral Health ...

In a post-truth world, this false belief researcher offers a simple three-step recipe for building trust and finding common ground. Hint: It starts by recognizing you might be wrong. America has a ...

Eating disorders affect more than 5% of young people, and they have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. Young patients with public health insurance have a much harder time ...

Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to help Parkinson’s ...

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Mental health and emotional well-being hit an all-time low during the COVID-19 pandemic, but psychological problems continue to afflict many people in the U.S. Work stress may be a primary contributor ...

Psychotherapy sessions with caregivers may help prevent serious disease later in life for young children who have experienced significant trauma, a new UC San Francisco study found. Past research has ...

Maybe a sense of calm comes with a walk in the woods surrounded by birdsong or during the quiet of your morning meditation or evening prayer. Maybe the rhythm of knitting or the earthy smell of ...

People with HIV were more likely to report suicidal thoughts if they had been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, misused stimulants, or reported use of multiple substances, according to new ...