Psychology & Psychiatry
Most homeless Americans are battling mental illness
Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject.
Apr 17, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers find antipsychotics help ease episodes of marijuana-induced psychosis
Overuse of marijuana is increasingly being linked to dangerous bouts of psychosis, and a new study finds that antipsychotics may be needed to keep such patients out of the hospital.
Apr 5, 2024
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Medical research
Researchers provide framework for creating research advisory board for psychosis research studies
Community engagement is important for developing research involving patients with mental illness, and funding agencies are increasingly requiring such engagement. However, many researchers are unable to pursue advisory boards ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ethnic minority groups less likely to receive early psychosis treatments
People experiencing a psychotic episode for the first time are less likely to receive early psychological interventions in England if they are from an ethnic minority background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Nov 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Could brain mapping transform how we predict and treat psychosis?
Psychotic disorders affect around one in 100 people globally and are among the most severe mental health problems.
Oct 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain connectivity found to be disrupted in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features psychosis among its symptoms, is thought to arise from disorganization in brain connectivity and functional integration. Now, a recent study in Biological Psychiatry: ...
Oct 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sentenced psychiatric care times longer than previously reported
The average treatment time for a person who has been discharged from forensic psychiatry is five years, or 60 months. This figure is often communicated in discussions on forensic psychiatry whether or not it is entirely accurate, ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associations with depression and anxiety. A new Yale School of Medicine study, published in Archives of Dermatological Research, finds ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify plasma biomarkers of mental health risk in adolescents
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues. The results were published in Nature Mental Health. ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Review looks at psychological burden of children, young adult cancer patients
Children, adolescent, and young adult patients with cancer (CYACs) may experience long-term psychological burden, according to a review published online June 22 in JAMA Pediatrics to coincide with the MASCC/JASCC/ISOO 2023 ...
Jun 29, 2023
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