Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by poor emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social or occupational dysfunction. Diagnosis is based on observed behavior and the patient's reported experiences.

Schizophrenia Stories

Smoking During Pregnancy May Not Increase Children's Risk Of Mental Illness

New research suggests that maternal smoking during pregnancy may raise the risk of severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, in offspring.
Can Marijuana Cause Mental Health Problems?

New study says smoking marijuana doesn't trigger psychotic symptoms as much as we thought.
Schizophrenia Traced To Baby’s Brain Development

Scientists say they have observed what happens as cells develop in the womb for babies who grow up to have schizophrenia.
Adjusting Acid In Brain May Treat Schizophrenia

A chemical imbalance in the brain may contribute to schizophrenia, so targeting it might relieve symptoms.
Virtual Reality Game Detects Schizophrenia Early

Playing a virtual reality game could help doctors find and treat people with schizophrenia earlier.
Why Schizophrenia Is Linked To Heavy Cigarette Smoking

Smoking a lot of cigarettes might be a way to self-medicate when you have schizophrenia.
1 In 6 Adults In The US Take Psychiatric Drugs

A large percentage of Americans are on psychiatric medications like antidepressants and anti-anxiety pills.
Antibodies Linked to Schizophrenia

The same immune system culprit that causes swelling in the brain might also be a factor in schizophrenia, giving researchers a lead on how to treat the mental illness.
Schizophrenic Brains Are Turning To Rust

Brains with schizophrenia have a lot in common with a rusting piece of metal, MRIs show, and that could help us understand the mental illness.
Hallucinations In Schizophrenia Linked To Missing Molecule

Scientists found a molecule that causes auditory hallucinations in people with schizophrenia and could use that information to better treat the mental illness.
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Smoking Too Much Weed May Make You Psychotic

Researchers have found that abusing marijuana raises people’s risk of developing psychosis.

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Schizophrenia

Smoking During Pregnancy May Not Increase Children's Risk Of Mental Illness

Can Marijuana Cause Mental Health Problems?

Schizophrenia Traced To Baby’s Brain Development

Adjusting Acid In Brain May Treat Schizophrenia

Virtual Reality Game Detects Schizophrenia Early

Why Schizophrenia Is Linked To Heavy Cigarette Smoking

1 In 6 Adults In The US Take Psychiatric Drugs

Antibodies Linked to Schizophrenia

Schizophrenic Brains Are Turning To Rust

Hallucinations In Schizophrenia Linked To Missing Molecule

Bipolar Disorder Signs And Symptoms

Smoking Too Much Weed May Make You Psychotic

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