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·May 17, 2026·9 min read

Combining Cannabis and Tobacco Triples Psychosis Risk

Does combining cannabis and tobacco accelerate the onset of schizophrenia? A multi-site study reveals that the co-use of cannabis and tobacco triggers a nearly threefold increased risk of developing psychotic disorders in individuals already at clinical high risk.

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·May 13, 2026·5 min read

Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

Researchers have identified three distinct genetic pathways that explain how Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) leads to psychosis. By analyzing over 500 genetic markers and the role of the glutamate system, which is heavily impacted by THC, the team has laid the groundwork for precision models to identify high-risk users and develop targeted treatments for cannabis-related mental health disorders.

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·April 17, 2026·10 min read

Music Corrects the Brain’s “Glitched” Predictions

Group songwriting helps individuals with psychosis retrain their brain's "prediction" systems, leading to reduced paranoia and improved social connection.

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·March 18, 2026·10 min read

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.

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·March 17, 2026·9 min read

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

One hit could have a two-year countdown. New research confirms that teen cannabis use doubles the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in young adulthood.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

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·November 7, 2025·9 min read

New Therapy Reshapes Images That Fuel Psychosis

A new imagery-focused therapy called iMAPS may help people with psychosis gain control over disturbing mental images that fuel paranoia, fear, and hallucinations. In a feasibility trial of 45 participants, the approach showed strong patient engagement and meaningful reductions in distress by teaching individuals to understand, transform, and re-script intrusive images.

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·October 21, 2025·8 min read

Hearing Voices May Stem from the Brain Misreading Its Own Inner Speech

A new study reveals that auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia may arise when the brain fails to recognize its own inner voice as self-generated. Normally, the brain predicts the sound of one’s inner speech and dampens auditory responses accordingly, but this prediction breaks down in people who hear voices.

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·October 13, 2025·5 min read

Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk

New research reveals that mental health patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis are more likely to have skin conditions, and that these patients face significantly higher risks of depression and suicidality. In a study of 481 individuals, those with dermatological symptoms such as rashes or itching were over three times more likely to report suicidal thoughts.

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·September 25, 2025·6 min read

Postpartum Depression and Psychosis Risks Surge After Childbirth

A large Swedish study of 1.8 million pregnancies found that mental ill health around pregnancy has risen in recent years, with risks spiking after childbirth. While depression and psychosis rates drop during pregnancy, postpartum depression is 20% more likely within weeks 5–15, and psychosis risk is up to seven times higher in the first 20 weeks.

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·August 26, 2025·4 min read

High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic research hinted at benefits for anxiety and depression, results were inconsistent and often showed potential harm.

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psychosis

Combining Cannabis and Tobacco Triples Psychosis Risk

Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

Music Corrects the Brain’s “Glitched” Predictions

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

New Therapy Reshapes Images That Fuel Psychosis

Hearing Voices May Stem from the Brain Misreading Its Own Inner Speech

Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk

Postpartum Depression and Psychosis Risks Surge After Childbirth

High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

Machine Learning Doubles Depression Remission Rate

Structured Programs Physically Slow Down Biological Aging

Large Rewards Accelerate Learning Speed by Extending Brain Signals

Broken Sleep Rhythms: The Glymphatic Link to Dementia

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