Schizophrenia

How Marijuana May Change Teen Brains

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:19:21 +0000

Teens often experiment with substances like marijuana, but abusing marijuana may pose a threat to memory abilities.

Heart Problems May Start Early on in Schizophrenia

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:05:48 +0000

A mental illness can affect almost every part of life — including heart health, say the authors of a new study.

Injectable Schizophrenia Medications: The Old vs the New

Tue, 20 May 2014 20:00:54 +0000

Schizophrenia can be treated with oral or injectable medications. The injections last longer and may help to keep patients from stopping treatment. But it's still unclear if newer injectable medications work better than the older ones.

Better Mental Health, Less Crime

Mon, 12 May 2014 00:25:13 +0000

People with mental illnesses are more likely to be victims of crimes than to commit violent crimes. But there remain some outliers among those with psychiatric disorders who do commit violent crimes.

Smokers May Need Different Doses of Antipsychotics

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:47:24 +0000

Getting the correct dose of medication into the bloodstream means patients get the most from their medications. However, smoking may affect that process.

Medicine to Help Mental Health Patients Quit Smoking

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:26:25 +0000

A cigarette habit can be hard to kick, especially for people with serious mental illnesses. Luckily, there's a medication that might make the quitting process easier.

Psychotic Disorders and Addiction Linked

Wed, 01 Jan 2014 19:00:21 +0000

Sometimes those with mental disorders can also experience other types of physical or mental illness. One such mental illness they may be at risk for is addiction.

Diabetes Risk in Kids Tied to Antipsychotic Meds

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:00:08 +0000

Medications used to treat mental health disorders can have serious side effects. Researchers wanted to know if these medications could lead to weight gain and increased diabetes risk in children and teens like they do in adults.

The Crystal Ball of Psychosis

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:00:02 +0000

The process of identifying people at very high risk for schizophrenia is getting better. But it can still be hard to know who will actually go on to develop full psychosis.

More Than the Mind in Mental Health Care

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:48:18 +0000

It's known that people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders also struggle with physical illness. Such physical illness may be leading to deaths that could be avoided.