Schizophrenia/Psychosis

New research considers the effects of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 supplementation on symptom and neurocognitive outcomes in patients with FEP.

Tardive syndromes include a broad spectrum of abnormal movements. Which movement disorders can resemble tardive dyskinesia? Find out in the quiz.

Peter F. Buckley, MD introduces part 1 of our Special Report on schizophrenia.

Two compelling case reports provide additional evidence for potential mechanistic associations between the immune system and schizophrenia.

Antipsychotic drugs are the cornerstone in the management of psychotic disorders, but most patients fail to have a “good” response in short-term trials. Alternative strategies are presented here.

Many trauma survivors do not enjoy their life due to their daily struggles with memories in the aftermath. Wounded healers are no exception. More in this Portrait of a Psychiatrist.

Are psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression triggered by infections in early life?

What factors are associated with loss of supported housing for chronically homeless patients with serious mental illnesss? Take the quiz and learn more.

Some thoughts on the pathogenesis and persistence of prevalence of schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder in view of current discoveries.

Physical activity should be considered an important part of the management of metabolic complications in patients with psychotic disorders.

Sleep disruption is often overlooked in treatment planning for patients with psychotic disorders. Recent research provides insights in this 5-question quiz.

Given the evidence for progressive gray matter volume loss in first-episode psychosis, it is possible that leukocyte infiltration may contribute to brain tissue loss.

In some cases, treatment with antipsychotics can pose risks in women. Take the quiz and learn more.

This article provides a brief synopsis of the research regarding the use of psychotherapy to manage suicidal behavior, followed by several examples of strategies that such treatment employs.

This Special Report offers insight into gender vulnerabilities and clinical implications in areas like schizophrenia, Alzheimer dementia, and anxiety disorders.

A deep dive into how schizophrenia affects men versus women.

Consider these travel tips to help alleviate your patients’ fears that, if left unchecked, can trigger full-blown psychosis.

Tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary athetoid or choreiform movements, generally of the tongue, lower face and jaw, and extremities, is highly prevalent in patients with schizophrenia after long-term antipsychotic use. What about clozapine for TD?

What, if any, is the risk of major malformations following antipsychotic exposure in the first-trimester?

Sleep disturbance-including shorter sleep time and lowered sleep quality-is associated with increased psychotic experiences. So what's new?

Test your knowledge on incidence of schizophrenia, risk factors associated with psychosis, gender and cultural distinctions, and more.

Children of parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are themselves at increased risk of severe mental illness, and therefore are an important population to study the pathogenesis of these disorders.

A new study brings us closer to answering why antipsychotics are successful in treating schizophrenia in some patients and not in others.

When patients ask, “How long should I continue antipsychotic treatment after the first episode of schizophrenia?”, consider this 20-year follow-up study.

How can psychiatrists help patients address the negative effects of poverty on their mental health? Take the quiz and test your knowledge.

A meta-analysis exploring factors associated with quality of life in first-episode psychosis provides guidance and take-home points for clinicians.

A clear problem creeping into the national dialogue is that patients with psychiatric issues all too frequently receive substandard medical care in the hospital setting. This points to the need to look for integrated approaches.

A novel compound holds promise for addressing cognitive deficits in schizophrenia.

The neuroprotective role of resilience in patients with schizophrenia who experienced early childhood trauma is evaluated in this brief update.

A multi-level, prevention-oriented approach that addresses poverty.