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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

A link has been identified between psychosis and a genetic change that alters the immune system in the brain. Researchers found people with psychosis associated with bipolar disorder had decreased expression of GRK3. This led to an increased amount of kynurenic acid in the brain. Read More

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·May 5, 2021·4 min read

Study Links Brain Thinning to Psychosis

Adolescents with a higher risk for developing psychosis have subtle differences in brain structure, including lower cortical thickness than their peers without risk factors. In those who developed psychosis, the cortical thinning was most pronounced in several areas of the temporal and frontal regions of the brain. Read More

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·April 14, 2021·4 min read

Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia May Increase Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use

While cannabis users reported more psychotic experiences than non-users generally, the effect was more pronounced in those with a genetic risk factor for schizophrenia. Read More

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·April 1, 2021·5 min read

Mice With Hallucination-Like Behaviors Reveal Insight Into Psychotic Illness

Mouse study reveals elevated dopamine levels preceded hallucination-like events, and artificially boosting dopamine levels induced more hallucination-like events. The behavioral effects could be blocked by administering haloperidol, an antipsychotic which blocks dopamine. The study sheds light on potential new treatments for psychotic disorders marked by hallucinations. Read More

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·March 10, 2021·3 min read

Young Night Owls With High Psychosis Risk Experience More Psychotic Symptoms

Study reveals adolescents with a high risk of developing psychosis and who were night owls reported experiencing an increase in psychotic symptoms. Read More

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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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