Can psychopaths change?
Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime.
Feb 22, 2026
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Borderline Personality Disorder
MeSH tree: F03.675.100
Q&A: Dissociation in borderline personality disorder can hinder daily life and the course of therapy
Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality and self-harm. Dialectical behavior therapist Anne Krause-Utz has written a book for clinicians, ...
Jan 19, 2026
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People with personality disorders often use language differently—our research reveals how
Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect.
Dec 18, 2025
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Caricature-inspired brain mapping method sharpens forecasts of cognitive and emotional traits
Caricature artists exaggerate distinctive features of an individual, deepening a cleft chin or multiplying freckles. Yale researchers have now applied a similar approach to maps of neural connections, emphasizing individual ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Can you treat a narcissist?
Perhaps you know someone who always deflects blame onto you. Someone who smirks when caught in a lie, who twists your words until you're apologizing for their mistakes. And over time, you may start to wonder, can someone ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Study challenges prejudice: Heredity only explains part of mental illness
It is a common belief that mental illness runs in families. While it is true that heredity plays a role, in reality, the vast majority of cases—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and borderline personality ...
Jul 21, 2025
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How stress disrupts emotion control in people with mental health conditions
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions—particularly in people living with "distress disorders" such as depression, anxiety, and ...
May 22, 2025
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AI and brain activity reveal how we perceive faces from other racial groups differently
University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) and brain activity to shed new light on why we struggle to accurately recognize faces of people from different races.
May 6, 2025
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Virtual reality-based system shows potential for improving psychiatric diagnoses
Researchers have developed a virtual reality-based system that shows promise in improving the differentiation between common mental health conditions, potentially paving the way for earlier and more personalized treatment. ...
Mar 31, 2025
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For tennis star Destanee Aiava, borderline personality disorder felt like 'a death sentence'—and a relief. What is it?
Last week, Australian Open player Destanee Aiava revealed she had struggled with borderline personality disorder.
Jan 22, 2025
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