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Psychiatric Comorbidity Increases Risk for Schizophrenia With ADHD
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – The presence of psychiatric comorbidity in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a higher risk for being diagnosed with...
Internet Poses No Threat to Mental Health, Major Study Finds
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 – It might seem that surfing the web could cause a person’s mental health to suffer, but a landmark new study has concluded that internet use poses no major threat to people’s ...
Neuromelanin-Sensitive MRI Linked to Psychosis Severity in Schizophrenia
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – Neuromelanin-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (NM-MRI) contrast is associated with psychosis severity in antipsychotic-free patients with schizophrenia, according to a...
New Treatment Modality May Reduce Obesity in Schizophrenia Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – In individuals with schizophrenia, accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) seems promising for treating obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 31...
ED Visit for Substance Use With Psychosis Increases Risk for Schizophrenia Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – Emergency department visits for substance use are associated with an increased risk for developing a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to a brief report published...
Polygenic Overlap Detected for Schizophrenia, CVD Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – For individuals with schizophrenia, there is a genetic propensity for smoking and a reduced risk for obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the American...
Adverse Childhood Experiences Common in Schizophrenia
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Patients with schizophrenia often have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Frontiers in Psychiatry. Lei Zhang, Ph.D.,...
Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health...
Rates of Sexual Dysfunction High in Patients With Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – There is a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among individuals with schizophrenia, according to a review published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry. Théo Korchia, ...
Higher Risk for Schizophrenia Seen Among Patients With Eczema
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 – Having atopic dermatitis is associated with a higher risk for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, according to a study published online July 26 in the Archives of...
Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research. Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external...
Pets Don't Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 – It’s commonly thought that having a companion animal — be it a dog, cat or bird — is good for the owner’s mental health. A new study suggests that’s not so, at least for peopl...
Expressing Yourself Creatively Gives Mental Health Boost, Poll Finds
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 – One way to get real peace of mind: Start doing something creative. Americans who engage in creative activities – from crafting to playing the piano to painting --- report...
Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 – The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows. The study found a 43% drop in...
Age-Linked Performance on Social Cognitive Tests Explored in Psychosis
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 – Different age-related performance patterns are seen on tests of emotion perception and processing (EPP) and theory of mind (ToM) in individuals with psychotic disorders and...
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