Schizophrenia/Psychosis

The FDA decision to remove the clozapine REMs requirement has left many questions. Chelsie Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, sheds some light on it.

Chelsea Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, discusses the current renaissance in treating schizophrenia.

Celebrate our 40th anniversary with Gustavo Alva, MD, FAPA, our Mood Disorders Section Editor.

Increased awareness of catatonia and its treatment among health care providers, especially in underresourced areas, is essential for improving patient outcomes.

In a survey capturing the lived experiences of individuals with schizophrenia on antipsychotic medications, 27% of participants reported that antipsychotics had done “more harm than good.”

Postpartum psychosis occurs in about 1 to 2 per thousand new mothers. In this personal story, one writer shares her experience with postpartum psychosis.

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The president of Black Psychiatrists of America shares his thoughts on making a difference for Black communities, the removal of the REMS for clozapine, and more.

A new study from Mount Sinai Health System and IBM Research is investigating the use of AI in developing objective measures for psychiatric diagnoses.

Learn how best to facilitate catatonia assessment via telepsychiatry in this 3-case example article.

Determining risks outweigh the benefits, the FDA is removing the clozapine REMS requirement.

Cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia both peak in prevalence around the same age. Is there a cause-and-effect relationship?

Here are highlights from this week in Psychiatric Times, including trial updates and thoughts on the history of the antimedication movement.

What are the top 6 disappointing psychopharmacological updates from the past year? We rank the top 6.

Consideration of both practical and ethical concerns, as well as an interdisciplinary approach, can lead to better outcomes for pregnant patients with psychosis.

Catch up on coverage from the 30th Annual Nevada Psychiatric Association National Psychopharmacology Update.

Recent research demonstrated that xanomeline-trospium is more efficacious than placebo in treating positive and negative psychotic symptoms in adults with schizophrenia.

Celebrate Psychiatric Times’ 40th anniversary with a look back at some of our previous covers.

Facing limited resources, cultural barriers, and complex mental health cases, A newly qualified doctor’s year in rural South Africa offers a deep dive into psychiatry in underserved areas.

How can we get back to recovery as the treatment goal for schizophrenia?

2024 into 2025: a period of highs and lows for schizophrenia treatment.

Digital therapeutics may help improve negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

Although iclepertin was found to be well tolerated, the agent did not meet endpoints.

What is the appropriate duration for antipsychotic use and how can you safely taper or discontinue them?

Check out the positive topline results from a phase 2 dose finding trial evaluating N-methyl amisulpride (LB-102) in adult patients with acute schizophrenia.