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·October 11, 2017·3 min read

Research Identifies Brain Chemical Abnormalities in Earliest Stage of Psychosis

Elevated glycine levels are associated with the onset of psychosis, a new study reports.

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·October 2, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Seek to End Damaging Dementia Psychosis Cycle

Researchers are developing new psychological therapies and using cutting edge techniques to help treat symptoms of psychosis in dementia.

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·September 12, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Reverse Negative Effects of Adolescent Marijuana Use

Researchers were able to reverse the neural and behavioral effects of THC exposure and eliminate schizophrenia like symptoms in rats by using drugs to activate GABA, a new study reports.

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·September 6, 2017·5 min read

CBD May Protect Against Psychiatric Risk from High-THC Cannabis Strains

Researchers report CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help protect against the psychiatric risks associated with THC.

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·July 5, 2017·5 min read

Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis

According to researchers, teens who frequently use marijuana have a 159% increased risk of developing recurrent psychotic-like experiences. The new study also reflects on the effects of cannabis use with cognitive development.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

Surprising New Link Between Inflammation and Mental Illness

A new study considers whether immune system changes in people with lupus contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use Lower Than Previously Thought

While researchers report the risk of developing psychosis from cannabis use is relatively small, those who use the drug and already suffer from schizophrenia may notice their condition worsen.

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·April 5, 2017·4 min read

Schizophrenia Signs Linked to Uncoordinated Firing of Brain Cells: Mouse Study

Researchers report a group of neurons that fire haphazardly in mouse models of schizophrenia could underlie the psychosis that is symptomatic of the disorder.

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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.