Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and ...

Raghav’s Story Rohini* is a 43-year-old first-generation Indian immigrant to the United States who moved to Las Vegas with her husband, Raghav*, and son, Rahul*, 5 years ago. Raghav is […] ...

Too much screen time — particularly related to social media use in kids, teens and young adults — is a major concern in modern society. Smartphones are ubiquitous. Social media is enticing. And the ...

In the split second that is needed to view a stop sign and react to it, our brain navigates a complex process that transitions seamlessly from perception to action control. This ability to halt or ...

Individuals with Parkinson's disease lack dopamine and thus take medications to supplement the neurotransmitter. Unfortunately, many dopaminergic therapies lead to unexpected and unwanted behaviors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Kleptomania is a mental health disorder characterized by a recurrent urge to ...

In the split second that is needed to view a stop sign and react to it, our brain navigates a complex process that transitions seamlessly from perception to action control. This ability to halt or ...