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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.

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·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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·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.

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·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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·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.