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·February 19, 2021·5 min read

Study Pinpoints Role of Language Disruptions in Psychosis

People who experienced language and communication difficulties as a result of psychosis showed weaker connectivity in the superior temporal area, an area of the brain associated with language processing. Those with greater language problems had greater connectivity in other areas of the brain, suggesting the brain may utilize other areas to compensate for language in patients with psychosis. Read More

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·February 1, 2021·4 min read

Antipsychotic Prescriptions Rising Much Faster Than Psychosis Rates

While England has only seen a moderate rise in people being diagnosed with psychosis in recent years, prescription rates for antipsychotic medications have doubled. Read More

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·January 14, 2021·7 min read

High Insulin Levels During Childhood a Risk for Mental Health Problems in Adulthood

High levels of insulin during mid-childhood was linked to an increased risk of developing psychosis during early adulthood. Additionally, an increase in BMI during the onset of puberty, specifically in girls, was linked to an increased risk of depression. Read More

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·January 11, 2021·1 min read

A Workflow Algorithm to Predict Psychosis

Study shows a combination of human and artificial intelligence optimizes the prediction of mental health problems, including psychosis. Read More

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·December 15, 2020·4 min read

Hallucinations Induced in Lab Could Be Key to Better Understanding and Treatment

Inducing hallucinations using visual stimuli in a lab setting enables more objective and reliable testing. Read More

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·December 8, 2020·3 min read

Bartonella Infection Associated With Psychiatric Symptoms and Skin Lesions

Study adds to the growing evidence Bartonella infection is associated with neuropsychological symptoms in addition to dermatological symptoms. Read More

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·November 23, 2020·3 min read

Psychosis Symptoms Linked to Impaired Information Spread in the Brain

White matter connectivity does not directly induce psychosis, but may affect symptoms of psychosis through its effect on the consciousness threshold. Read More

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·August 25, 2020·5 min read

One Step Closer to Earlier Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Psychoses

Genetic risk score for bipolar disorder is associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar symptoms. The genetic risk factor for schizophrenia is linked to an increased risk of those with depression developing psychosis. Read More

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·August 17, 2020·6 min read

Computer IDs Differences in Brains of Patients With Schizophrenia or Autism

Using data from MRI brain scan images, machine learning was 85% accurate at providing a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders that matched psychiatrists' assessments. The algorithm could also distinguish between patients with ASD, schizophrenia, risk factors for psychosis, and those with no history of mental health problems. Read More

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·August 17, 2020·4 min read

Targeted Treatment for Depression Could Benefit Patients With Psychosis

Depression treatments, including antidepressants, may be effective first-line treatments for psychosis if used in combination with established interventions for the condition. Read More

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·July 29, 2020·1 min read

Pimavanserin Reduced Symptoms of Dementia-Related Psychosis in Phase 3 Trial

Pimavanserin substantially reduces symptoms of psychosis and relapse risk for people living with dementia. Read More

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·July 8, 2020·5 min read

Delirium, Rare Brain Inflammation and Stroke Linked to Covid-19

Coronavirus infection can lead to an array of neurological complications, including delirium, stroke, and a rare, often fatal neuroinflammatory condition called ADEM. The neurological complications did not always correlate with the severity of respiratory symptoms. In some patients, brain inflammation was likely caused by an immune response to COVID-19, suggesting the neurological damage may be a result of immune system activation rather than the virus itself. Read More

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