November 30, 2007

Influenza Drugs Tamiflu & Relenza Linked to Psychosis & Death in Children & Adults

A little over a year ago, we Read more...
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November 01, 2007

Schizophrenia and Logic Versus Commonsense Reasoning

A new study, which appears in the Read more...
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October 24, 2007

Hearing "Messages" An Early Sign of Schizophrenia?

Hallucinations are one of the positive symptoms Read more...
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July 31, 2007

"Voices" in Schizophrenia Linked to Voice Processing Area of Brain

For the first time, researchers using magnetic Read more...
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June 25, 2007

Students With Symptoms Of Mental Illness Often Don't Seek Help

Studies show that the incidence of Read more...
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April 23, 2007

Research Progress in Countering Cognititive Deficits of Schizophrenia

Researchers at Yale Medical School and the Read more...
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April 17, 2007

Treatment Options When Violent Behavior is Present in Schizophrenia

Most people who have schizophrenia are not Read more...
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March 21, 2007

FDA Warns About ADHD Medication Connection to Psychosis and Cardiovascular Events

Stimulant medications commonly used for ADHD may Read more...
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February 21, 2007

The Catholic Church, Exorcism and Schizophrenia

A Romanian priest and four nuns were Read more...
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February 11, 2007

Measurement of Insight Useful Indicator of Relapse Risk

According to an article in PsychiatryMatters.MD, researchers Read more...
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January 07, 2007

Excessive Startle Response in Schizophrenia

An excessive startle response has been a Read more...
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December 27, 2006

Strategies for Addressing Denial and Lack of Insight in Mental Illness - Dr. Xavier Amador Video

In this new Internet video (below), Dr. Read more...
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December 22, 2006

Blink Rate and Dopamine Levels

High dopamine levels are believed to be Read more...
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December 15, 2006

Hypothyroidism and Psychiatric Illness

Symptoms of hypothyroidism can mimic, or be Read more...
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December 08, 2006

New Moms at Increased Risk for Mental Illness, Should be Screened After Childbirth

A new study covered in Time magazine Read more...
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December 01, 2006

Lingering Psychiatric Symptoms May be Due to Hyperthyroidism

An article in Current Psychiatry Online focusing Read more...
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November 14, 2006

Influenza Drug Tamiflu Linked to 'Neuropsychiatric Events' in Children

Roche, the manufacturer of the influenza ("flu") Read more...
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October 29, 2006

Global Visual Scanning Abnormalities Found In Schizophrenia Differ From Bipolar Disorder

Some people with schizophrenia reportedly scan pictures Read more...
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August 11, 2006

Hyperthermia Can Be a Serious Risk for Those with Schizophrenia

A 41 year old woman diagnosed with Read more...
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August 03, 2006

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Are Pervasive

The Harvard Mental Health Letter this month Read more...
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January 09, 2006

Smell Deficits a possible marker for Schizophrenia susceptibility

New schizophrenia research published in December suggests Read more...
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November 27, 2005

Early Treatment for Schizophrenia - Expert Interview

Following is a short excerpt of a Read more...
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November 17, 2005

Prodrome Screening Self-Report Questionnaire

First of all, I'd like to introduce Read more...
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September 14, 2005

Discerning Transient Psychotic Disorder From Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can often be confused with other Read more...
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September 06, 2005

Creativity linked to Schizotypy

A quirky or socially awkward approach to Read more...
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September 01, 2005

Cognitive Dysfunction Happens Early

One of the symptoms of schizophrenia is Read more...
Posted by christine at 01:08 PM | Comments (2)


August 31, 2005

Remission of Schizophrenia

A sustained remission from schizophrenia gives one Read more...
Posted by christine at 02:15 PM | Comments (0)


Women with Schizophrenia Outperform Men

A new research study suggests that women Read more...
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August 25, 2005

Depression Improves Functioning

A recent research study suggests that depression Read more...
Posted by christine at 01:59 PM | Comments (0)


August 19, 2005

IQ Stable After Child-Onset Schizophrenia

In the rare cases in which one Read more...
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August 07, 2005

Neurocognitive Domains for Schizophrenia Recovery

A recent study has come out that Read more...
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August 03, 2005

Negative Symptoms Contribute to Social Phobia

A correlation has been found between the Read more...
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