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·March 29, 2017·5 min read

Vulnerability to Psychosis: How to Detect it

Researchers have identified an early vulnerability biomarker for psychosis.

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·January 17, 2017·5 min read

Talk Therapy Helps Strengthen Brain Connections

Study reveals cognitive behavioral therapy can strengthen specific connections in the brains of people with psychosis, and the stronger neural network connections are associated with long term reduction in symptoms.

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Featured Psychology

·November 2, 2016·5 min read

Neurocognitive Deficits May Be A Red Flag For Psychosis

Neurocognitive impairments may serve as early warning signs for schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·October 27, 2016·3 min read

Concern That Radiation May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’s

Researchers proposes a link between ionizing radiation and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·October 23, 2016·2 min read

Higher Levels of Alzheimer’s Protein in Under 18’s With Early Onset Psychosis

A new study find increased levels of Alzheimer's related Tau protein in children under the age of 18 who suffer early onset psychosis.

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Featured Psychology

·September 27, 2016·2 min read

“Psychics” Help Psychiatrists Understand the Voices of Psychosis

Researchers turn to 'psychics', people who claim to "hear voices" without a diagnosis of a mental illness, to help find out more about the auditory hallucinations those with psychosis face.

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·August 8, 2016·4 min read

Some Psychotic Disorders May Be Induced by Drugs Designed to Combat Epilepsy’s Effects

According to researchers, some anti-epileptics drugs may also induce psychosis in some patients.

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Featured Psychology

·June 3, 2016·3 min read

Stress Hormone’s Link With Psychosis

Patients at risk for psychosis have different levels of cortisol after waking than healthy controls, a new study reports.

Featured Psychology

·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Extreme Beliefs Often Mistaken For Psychosis

Researchers proposes a new term to classify non-psychotic behavior that is associated with extreme beliefs and leads to acts of criminal violence.

Featured Neurology Pain Psychology

·May 18, 2016·4 min read

Drug Used For Pain and Anxiety May Be Linked to Birth Defects

A new study reports that pregnant women who take pregabalin, a drug commonly used to treat pain and anxiety, were three times more likely to have a child with a major birth defect.

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·February 16, 2016·4 min read

Gene Could Identify Psychosis Risk in Young Cannabis Users

Researchers have discovered a gene that could help to identify marijuana users most at risk for developing symptoms of psychosis. The study also reports female users are more susceptible to short term memory loss than males.