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

Bodybuilding Diet May Better Treat Schizophrenia

New research suggests a ketogenic diet, which is high on fat but very low on carbohydrates, could treat schizophrenia.
Hallucinations Linked To Brain Fold In The Prefrontal Cortex

The paracingulate sulcus, a fold in the front of the brain, was found to be shorter in people with schizophrenia who hallucinate.
Mental Health Reform Bill Center Of Fierce Battle In Congress

Drafted by Rep. Tim Murphy, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act faces criticism from opponents who say it restricts patients' civil rights.
Study: The Best Way To Treat Schizophrenia Doesn't Involve Pumping Patients With Drugs

A recent four-year-long study suggests lower drug doses in combination with talk therapy may be a more effective way to treat schizophrenia.
The Serious Toll Human Trafficking Takes On Mental Health

PTSD and Depression are two of the mental health issues victims of human trafficking face.
Immune System Overreaction Could Be To Blame For Schizophrenia

Elevated activity of microglia in the brain could be an indicator that a person is at high risk of developing schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia Drug Aristada Just Got FDA Approval, But How Will It Help?

Extended release injection drug Aristada has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
Eye Problems May Identify People With Schizophrenia

Changes in your eyes, such as the widening of small blood vessels, may predict the onset of schizophrenia.
Homophobia, Not Homosexuality, Is 'The Real Disease To Be Cured'

Researchers have linked homophobia to psychological traits indicating possible mental disorders.
Experimental Schizophrenia Drug Could Help Treat Patients' 'Emotional Flatness'

An experimental drug, cariprazine, more effectively treated symptoms, including apathy, in patients with schizophrenia than risperidone: study.
For Teens At Risk For Schizophrenia, Pot Is Probably A Bad Idea

If you have a genetic predisposition for schizophrenia, you may want to reconsider using marijuana.
How To Get High Without Drugs: Stare Into Someone's Eyes For 10 Minutes

Looking into someone's eyes for 10 minutes can induce hallucinations, from seeing deformed faces to monsters.

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