Major Study on Transgender Youth Health Care to Begin in U.K.

Researchers at King’s College London will track the experiences of up to 3,000 children and teenagers who are being treated by Britain’s health service.

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F.D.A. Panel Debates ‘Black Box’ Warning for Antidepressants in Pregnancy

An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts said antidepressants were safe and necessary.

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New Research Questions Severity of Withdrawal From Antidepressants

Warnings about withdrawal from antidepressants have rippled through society in recent years. A new study claims they are overblown.

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New Zealand Approved Psychedelic Therapy. He’s the Only Doctor Who Can Do It.

The government has permitted Dr. Cameron Lacey, a psychiatrist, to prescribe psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” for depression.

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What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed With Dementia

Families and experts share their best advice for navigating and coping.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

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Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research

The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms Can Be Life-Threatening

The drugs treat disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia, but stopping them abruptly can compound users’ symptoms and even endanger their lives.

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