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December 11, 2007

Schizophrenia: Psychological and Social Causes and Treatments

As we've reported in the past, research Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 09:59 PM | Comments (9)


December 10, 2007

Schizophrenia: The Value of Realizing Risk Factors Before Becoming a Parent

Yesterday, The New York Times, published an Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 04:45 PM | Comments (8)


December 07, 2007

"Special K" and Possible New Therapies For Treating Schizophrenia

It's known that the street drug "Special Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 11:28 AM | Comments (2)


December 06, 2007

Mental Health Starts During Pregnancy: Lower Birth Weight Babies Have More Mental Problems

A new research study has confirmed the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 05:10 PM | Comments (2)


December 03, 2007

Slower Early Childhood Growth in Female Children Correlated With the Later Development of Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorder

A new study, which appears in this Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 03:07 PM | Comments (0)


November 30, 2007

Influenza Drugs Tamiflu & Relenza Linked to Psychosis & Death in Children & Adults

A little over a year ago, we Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 01:25 PM | Comments (0)


November 27, 2007

How Flu During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Child Getting Schizophrenia

Several weeks ago we covered research which Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 10:39 AM | Comments (0)


High Stress Early in Life Changes Stress Response for Many Years Afterward

Stress has been identified as a potentially Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:50 AM | Comments (2)


November 26, 2007

Schizophrenia, Startled Response & Fabp7: Future Dietary Changes for At-Risk Mothers?

A recent study out of Japan has Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 04:32 PM | Comments (0)


November 19, 2007

Professor Kessler on NPR: Mental Illness Still on the Rise for Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Last year we reported on a study Read more...
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November 14, 2007

Schizophrenia and an Increased Risk for a Ruptured Appendix

Recently, we've discussed how people who suffer Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 07:53 PM | Comments (0)


November 09, 2007

Blood Pressure Drug May be a "Vaccine" for Mental Illness and Minimize Brain Damage

A new study suggests that an existing Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:27 PM | Comments (5)


November 08, 2007

Stress of War resulting in Rapid Rise in Mentally Ill & Homeless Veterans

As anyone can imagine, war and the Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 03:49 PM | Comments (5)


November 06, 2007

Psychiatric Hospitalization and an Increased Risk for SIDS

A new study out of the UK Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 09:56 PM | Comments (0)


November 02, 2007

Emotional Intelligence, Drug Use and Schizophrenia

There has been a lot of research Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:05 AM | Comments (1)


October 30, 2007

Mother's Mental Illness and Its Impact On Child Health

Research has shown that the impact of Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 07:09 PM | Comments (1)


October 17, 2007

Flu during Pregnancy link with Schizophrenia Confirmed, Also linked with Autism

As we've reported in the past, the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:17 AM | Comments (24)


September 18, 2007

How Families Can Nurture Resilient Children

There is a good article on the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:31 AM | Comments (3)


Maternal Depression and Controlling Behavior Cause High Stress for Infants

As we've covered in the past - Read more...
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August 29, 2007

Mothers' Baby Cradling Habits a Sign of High Stress

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Posted by szadmin at 08:16 AM | Comments (12)


August 21, 2007

Child and Teen Brains Very Sensitive to Stress, Likely a Key Factor in Mental Illness

New research is showing that the brains Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 01:00 PM | Comments (2)


August 10, 2007

Emotion Recognition is Impaired in "Healthy" Siblings of People With Schizophrenia

There is a new study, published in Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 10:17 AM | Comments (3)


August 06, 2007

Social Factors in the Development of Schizophrenia: A Review of Recent Findings

In this entry we've summarized a recent Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 10:24 AM | Comments (13)


July 30, 2007

50 Top Experts Confirm Mental Health Risk of Marijuana / Cannabis

A new study published in the medical Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:41 AM | Comments (22)


Anxiety, Depression and Stress During Pregnancy Results in Sensitive Children, Mental Health Problems

A new research study out of Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:59 AM | Comments (2)


July 24, 2007

Drug-Induced Psychosis Indistinguishable from Schizophrenia

A new study by scientists at University Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:41 AM | Comments (5)


July 18, 2007

New Understanding of How Flu Virus Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Schizophrenia in Child

There is a significant amount of research Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 01:17 PM | Comments (2)


July 12, 2007

Chronic Mild Stress During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Brain Disorders in Child

Research into maternal stress during pregnancy has Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:14 AM | Comments (3)


July 01, 2007

Verbal Abuse Seriously Harms Children's Emotional Development

Research featured in Harvard Mental Health Letter Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 11:28 PM | Comments (5)


June 28, 2007

Second-hand Smoke Exposure for Pregnant Mothers Linked to Psychological Problems for Children

New research out of the University Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:28 AM | Comments (0)


June 08, 2007

Mental Health Hospital Admissions Due to Cannabis up 85% in England

A new report out of the UK Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:43 AM | Comments (1)


June 06, 2007

Children's Vulnerable Brains and Mental Health

Research over the past decade has shown Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:01 AM | Comments (5)


May 29, 2007

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

There is a good review in the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:52 PM | Comments (2)


May 28, 2007

Young Child Mental Health - The Importance of Early Treatment

Increasingly psychiatrists and psychologists are finding through Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:43 PM | Comments (1)


May 20, 2007

Test to Detect Gene Variant Responsible for Cannabis-Induced Schizophrenia

Scientists in the United Kingdom are working Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 05:15 AM | Comments (1)


May 17, 2007

Social Stress Associated with Immigration Identified as a High Risk Factor for Schizophrenia

A new study has found an increased Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 06:08 PM | Comments (1)


May 11, 2007

Study Suggests that Aspirin May Lower Schizophrenia Risk

New research suggests that aspirin and ibuprofen Read more...
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April 30, 2007

Scientists Show How Cannabis / Marijuana May Trigger Schizophrenia

Britain's news sources, The Independent and the Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:00 AM | Comments (5)


April 22, 2007

Research Identifies Method of Quantifying Schizophrenia Risk

It has long been known that people Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:13 PM | Comments (1)


April 19, 2007

More Help is Needed for Pregnant Women Who Smoke

Increased stress in a baby's life, including Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 10:00 AM | Comments (0)


April 18, 2007

Dry Cleaning Chemical Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk

A new research study by Scientists at Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:17 PM | Comments (0)


Cats as a Factor in Schizophrenia - Researcher Interview

Can Cats (or more specifically the parasites Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:39 AM | Comments (3)


Analysis of Schizophrenia Link to T. gondii Parasite

E. Fuller Torrey, John J. Bartko, Zhao-Rong Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:30 AM | Comments (2)


April 11, 2007

Environmental Factors May Combine to Influence the Development of Schizophrenia

Researchers investigated how environmental factors may interact Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:00 AM | Comments (0)


April 04, 2007

Toxoplasma Gondii ("Cat Parasite") Schizophrenia Link Studied

Exposure of pregnant women to several infectious Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 02:51 PM | Comments (0)


March 24, 2007

Cannabis Use / Schizophrenia Correlation Being Studied

Researchers are studying historic trends in cannabis Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 08:35 AM | Comments (4)


March 21, 2007

FDA Warns About ADHD Medication Connection to Psychosis and Cardiovascular Events

Stimulant medications commonly used for ADHD may Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 02:05 PM | Comments (5)


UK Charity Pushes for National Cannabis / Marijuana Education on Link to Schizophrenia

The UK mental health advocacy organization RETHINK Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:26 AM | Comments (8)


March 20, 2007

Schizophrenia Prevention - Tactics for Individuals and Families

Schizophrenia causes and the potential for prevention Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:40 PM | Comments (1)


March 16, 2007

Progress Toward a Test for Detecting Childhood Risk For Schizophrenia

A team from Laval University in Quebec, Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)


March 13, 2007

Mental illness common in veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan

The Journal of The American Medical Association Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:09 AM | Comments (0)


March 05, 2007

Studies Show How Stress Damages Young Brains

Research in the past has suggested that Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:02 AM | Comments (4)


March 02, 2007

Older Men at Increased Risk of Fathering Children with Schizophrenia

Many people know that as women age, Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 12:50 PM | Comments (0)


February 28, 2007

Vitamin D deficiency widespread during pregnancy, Increasing Schizophrenia Risk in Children

Past research has linked Vitamin D deficiency Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:54 AM | Comments (0)


February 21, 2007

Eye Movement Study Identifies Risk for Schizophrenia

A Binghamton University (New York) researcher has Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:26 AM | Comments (3)


February 18, 2007

Public Education Program on Marijuana / Schizophrenia Link Working (in Australia)

A new report titled "Australian Attitudes Towards Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:41 PM | Comments (1)


February 12, 2007

MECP2 Gene in Autistic-Spectrum Disorders and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

The MECP2 gene creates a protein which Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 10:32 AM | Comments (0)


February 10, 2007

Cannabis Abuse May Lead to Earlier Schizophrenia Onset, Worse Outcome

In Current Psychiatry Online, Dr. Joseph M. Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:36 AM | Comments (1)


February 08, 2007

Adverse Childhood Events Impact Outcomes for People with Schizophrenia Disorders

A new research study published in the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:10 PM | Comments (1)


February 06, 2007

Low Birth Weight And Childhood Abuse Linked To Psychological Problems Later In Life

Past research studies have suggested that both Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:37 AM | Comments (3)


January 28, 2007

Stress Harms Baby's Brain While in Womb

Research has, over the past years, suggested Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:59 PM | Comments (5)


January 20, 2007

Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Has Lasting Effects Inside Brain Cells

In spite of studies disproving the dire Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:45 AM | Comments (2)


January 12, 2007

Elevated Prenatal Homocysteine May Raise Schizophrenia Risk

An elevated serum (blood) homocysteine level is Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:17 AM | Comments (2)


January 10, 2007

New Study on the Causal Factors in Schizophrenia Prompts Concern

A new study out of Finland that Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:15 PM | Comments (0)


Social Intelligence More Useful Than IQ? Important for Mental Health

Many schizophrenia researchers, and research studies, suggest Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:20 AM | Comments (2)


January 09, 2007

New Early Psychosis / Schizophrenia Evaluation Site Opens in New York City

A new early schizophrenia evaluation and treatment Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:30 PM | Comments (0)


January 05, 2007

A Positive Relationship With Both Parents During Childhood May Protect Against Schizophrenia in Adulthood

In a study published in 2002 it Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:32 PM | Comments (7)


December 21, 2006

Schizophrenia Risk Rises When Child Has ADHD Plus Relative With Disorder

This past summer we met a pediatric Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:22 PM | Comments (6)


December 20, 2006

Abnormal Proteins Linked to Schizophrenia Found in Body Tissue

A new study suggests biochemical changes associated Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:22 PM | Comments (7)


December 15, 2006

Hypothyroidism and Psychiatric Illness

Symptoms of hypothyroidism can mimic, or be Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 03:00 PM | Comments (4)


December 09, 2006

American Psychiatric Association Task Force Calls Attention to Increased Risk for Mental Illness From Adverse Childhood Experiences

Earlier in 2006 it was announced that Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:37 PM | Comments (0)


December 08, 2006

New Moms at Increased Risk for Mental Illness, Should be Screened After Childbirth

A new study covered in Time magazine Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:11 AM | Comments (8)


December 03, 2006

Is Schizophrenia Psychological Or Biological?

A question we see people frequently discussing Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 07:37 PM | Comments (32)


December 01, 2006

Lingering Psychiatric Symptoms May be Due to Hyperthyroidism

An article in Current Psychiatry Online focusing Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:00 AM | Comments (4)


November 28, 2006

Prenatal Doctor's Visit may be Three Months Too Late

While not specifically related to schizophrenia, the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 05:15 PM | Comments (3)


Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Linked to Increased Social Stress in Children

Past research reports have suggested that prenatal Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:35 AM | Comments (1)


November 27, 2006

Blame Myelin For Many Neuropsychiatric Disorders

What makes the human brain unique? Of Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:17 AM | Comments (0)


November 24, 2006

Treating Negative Symptoms: An Expert Interview With Dr. Coyle

In this expert interview, Treating the Negative Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 12:06 PM | Comments (1)


November 22, 2006

Stress, Dopamine and Unusual Experiences in Everyday Life

An interesting entry at the British Psychological Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:57 PM | Comments (0)


November 21, 2006

Broken Homes Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis, Schizophrenia

People from broken homes (i.e., divorced or Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:00 PM | Comments (10)


Marijuana / Cannabis Harms Memory and Learning

As we've noted in the past, marijuana Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:02 AM | Comments (0)


November 17, 2006

Expert Interview with Dr. Seeman, Discoverer of Dopamine D2 Receptors

Thanks to Tim for directing us to Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 09:29 AM | Comments (0)


November 10, 2006

Protein Biomarkers for Schizophrenia Studied in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Researchers at Cambridge University published a study Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:41 AM | Comments (0)


November 09, 2006

Social Exclusion Harms Decision Making and Learning Ability

The University of Georgia reported on new Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:10 PM | Comments (0)


November 08, 2006

Chemical Exposure Linked to Worldwide Rise in Childhood Brain Disorders

Although a few common regulated industrial chemicals Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 12:14 PM | Comments (0)


Background Environmental Noise During Pregnancy and Early Childhood May Impact Brain Development Negatively

Last week we had a meeting with Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:01 AM | Comments (2)


Gene Linked With Mental Illness Shapes Brain Region

A gene variant associated with mental illness Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:57 AM | Comments (0)


November 07, 2006

Higher Anxiety and Stress During Pregnancy Results in Smaller Babies

Pregnant women with anxiety or depression have Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:26 AM | Comments (0)


November 03, 2006

Child Abuse and Mental Illness - Nature and Nurture

While researchers tell us that there is Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:31 AM | Comments (9)


October 30, 2006

Neuregulin Gene Gains More Support as Schizophrenia Risk Gene

The BBC news service reported that yet Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:30 PM | Comments (0)


October 10, 2006

Early Family Experience Can Eliminate the Effects of Genes, Minimize Risk of Mental Illness

UCLA psychology researchers reported today that a Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:39 AM | Comments (4)


October 09, 2006

Epigenetics and Mental Illness - Child Care Has an Impact

New research suggests that events during childhood Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:41 PM | Comments (4)


September 21, 2006

Schizophrenia Risk Genes - Interview with Dr. Daniel Weinberger, NIMH

Interview of Daniel Weinberger, MD, Senior Investigator, Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:26 PM | Comments (2)


September 06, 2006

New Risk Factor for Schizophrenia Identified in Study- HLA-B Gene

UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) scientists Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:13 AM | Comments (2)


August 30, 2006

Childcare, Genetics, Epigenetics and Schizophrenia

A radical gene theory gains momentum: 'Epigenetics' Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:23 PM | Comments (9)


The Beach Boys - Brian and Murray Wilson, Family Dysfunction and Schizophrenia

News and audio recordings that have just Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:48 AM | Comments (5)


Marijuana and Schizophrenia - Public Policy Implications

Two new research journal articles came out Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:04 AM | Comments (17)


August 29, 2006

Mental Illness Doubled in New Orleans after Katrina

The Wall Street Journal reported today that: Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:01 AM | Comments (0)


August 24, 2006

The Impact of Stress on the Brain, and Schizophrenia

A new study summarized on Schizophrenia Research Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 06:54 PM | Comments (2)


August 16, 2006

Brain Development Gene (OLIG2) Linked as Predisposing Factor in Schizophrenia

A new study finds that a gene Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:05 AM | Comments (5)


August 03, 2006

One in Ten Children is Suffering Mental Mealth Problems, Poverty a Key Factor (UK)

A recent article out of Scotland (UK) Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 11:51 AM | Comments (2)


August 02, 2006

Famine / Schizophrenia link May Yield Clues About Inherited Diseases And Conditions

The University of Washington issued a press Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:36 PM | Comments (3)


July 26, 2006

New Research Study: McLean Hospital's Search for Schizophrenia Genes

Researchers at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital have received Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:31 PM | Comments (1)


July 24, 2006

Young Adults at Schizophrenia Risk show Brain Activation Changes

In a new study published in Schizophrenia Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:34 PM | Comments (6)


July 20, 2006

UK advocacy group urges Govt. to Educate Public about Mental Health risks of Cannabis / Marijuana

Rethink - the UK mental health advocacy Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:23 PM | Comments (5)


July 11, 2006

Psychosis Among Siblings of Schizophrenia Patients

A Summary Review of Psychosis among "healthy" Read more...
Posted by Dominique DeBold at 12:58 PM | Comments (1)


July 08, 2006

Improving Baby Mental Health - New Program for Parents

Neuroscience and psychological research during the past Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 05:19 PM | Comments (1)


June 26, 2006

Trauma Link to Schizophrenia is Strengthened by New Research

Following a number of stories that have Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:49 PM | Comments (10)


Our grip on reality is slim, says UCL scientist

The neurological basis for poor witness statements Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:17 AM | Comments (0)


June 25, 2006

Infections as a causal factor in schizophrenia

A new article in Psychiatric Times (a Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:18 AM | Comments (0)


June 21, 2006

Childhood Emotional Abuse, Emotional Neglect and Schizophrenia

As we noted in our June 16th Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:14 AM | Comments (7)


June 16, 2006

Research Revealing How Marijuana Affects the Brain

There is an interesting new article just Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:03 PM | Comments (1)


Schizophrenia Usually Caused by Child Abuse? Proof Lacking

There are a couple of psychologists who Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 01:20 PM | Comments (34)


June 13, 2006

Urban Schizophrenia Risk: A Family Affair?

A new article on the Schizophrenia Research Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:54 PM | Comments (1)


June 12, 2006

Neurodevelopment and Schizophrenia

There is a book that come out Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:52 PM | Comments (2)


June 11, 2006

Social class and type of schizophrenia

A new research study done in the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:20 PM | Comments (6)


June 01, 2006

Prenatal Exposure to Maternal STDs Raises Risk of Schizophrenia

This is additional coverage of a schizophrenia Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:21 PM | Comments (17)


May 19, 2006

Excellent On-line Video on Schizophrenia Genetics & Causes

The University of California (San Diego) has Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:47 AM | Comments (0)


May 18, 2006

Schizophrenia linked to limited understanding of body language

This week a new study came out Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:56 AM | Comments (2)


May 11, 2006

New Schizophrenia Gene Discovery - QKI

Further evidence that the QKI gene plays Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 01:20 PM | Comments (0)


Prenatal Exposure to Maternal Infections increase Child's Risk of Schizophrenia

This week a new study came out Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:55 PM | Comments (0)


May 09, 2006

Pregnancy / Prenatal Care Judged Poor in USA, Increasing Schizophrenia Risks

A new report suggests that prenatal healthcare Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:14 PM | Comments (8)


April 30, 2006

Variations in PDLIM5 Gene Linked to Schizophrenia Risk

New research coming from Japan suggests that Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:42 PM | Comments (2)


April 29, 2006

Gene linked to schizophrenia also tied to intelligence

A new research paper authored by psychiatric Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:49 PM | Comments (9)


April 21, 2006

Australian Internet Radio Special on Schizophrenia

The Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) had a Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:04 PM | Comments (5)


April 18, 2006

High IQ Helps Fight Mental Illness

Intelligent people are at less risk of Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:24 PM | Comments (17)


Neuregulin-1 gene variation confirmed as predisposing people to schizophrenia

A new report published this week in Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:54 PM | Comments (2)


April 10, 2006

Early Diagnosis and Treatment - Vital for Recovery

This story about early treatment programs for Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:42 PM | Comments (4)


March 23, 2006

The Iraq War and Serviceman Mental Illness

As should be expected the high-stress of Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:37 AM | Comments (2)


Cannabis and Psychosis (schizophrenia) Update

A new review article has been pulished Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:17 AM | Comments (0)


March 22, 2006

How important is early care for schizophrenia?

In the latest issue of Harvard's Mental Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:05 PM | Comments (2)


March 05, 2006

Schizophrenia - Prevention and Early Interventions

There is a good article covering the Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:52 PM | Comments (2)


February 27, 2006

Child Psychiatrist Shortage in US

The Los Angeles Times had a good Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 08:34 PM | Comments (1)


February 08, 2006

Schizophrenia syncs fast

Psychcentral reports that a flaw in how Read more...
Posted by at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)


February 07, 2006

Family environment may reduce prodromal psychosis symptoms

New research suggests that a positive adolescent Read more...
Posted by at 03:28 PM | Comments (0)


Marijuana induced psychosis foretells future episodes

A new report on a medical study Read more...
Posted by at 05:40 AM | Comments (0)


January 18, 2006

Scientists: stronger link between cat virus and schizophrenia

New research done by scientists shows stronger Read more...
Posted by at 03:37 AM | Comments (9)


January 13, 2006

UK Panel: Cannabis link with mental illness is small

The Guardian newspaper reported on a UK Read more...
Posted by at 10:40 PM | Comments (2)


Mitochondrial DNA is abnormal in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

A New Study suggests that Maintenance of Read more...
Posted by at 12:24 PM | Comments (2)


January 06, 2006

UK may change laws again on Cannabis?

The London Daily mail reported this week Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 05:58 PM | Comments (0)


December 23, 2005

Schizophrenia Genetics among Top Scientific Breakthroughs of 2005

The prestigious Science Magazine just released its Read more...
Posted by Brian J. Schulman at 12:05 PM | Comments (1)


December 19, 2005

More News on Cannabis / Marijuana & Schizophrenia Link

The Times of London conveyed the following Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:16 PM | Comments (7)


December 15, 2005

Ecstasy - Street Drug Problems

A news story out of Canada reports Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:52 AM | Comments (0)


December 12, 2005

The Maturing Brain and Schizophrenia

The St. Louis Dispatch (newspaper) recently had Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:15 AM | Comments (1)


December 11, 2005

Schizophrenia and Stress

The following article is a few years Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:55 AM | Comments (4)


December 05, 2005

Cannabis-related Psychosis leads to Schizophrenia

A new scientific study published by Danish Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:37 AM | Comments (7)


November 30, 2005

Brain Imaging - Cannabis and Schizophrenia Look Similar

It seems that every week brings new Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:31 AM | Comments (15)


November 22, 2005

Schizophrenia caused by lack of nerve cell insulation?

A new report out in the December Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:37 PM | Comments (10)


4 out of 5 People w/Schizophrenia Heavy Marijuana / Cannabis Users?

A new study out of the Australia Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:22 PM | Comments (16)


November 17, 2005

Prodrome Screening Self-Report Questionnaire

First of all, I'd like to introduce Read more...
Posted by Brian J. Schulman at 11:46 AM | Comments (29)


November 16, 2005

UCLA Schizophrenia Genetics Discoveries

In new research that helps to reveal Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:40 PM | Comments (2)


Schizophrenia Genetic Testing Survey

A new research study has been published Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 12:28 PM | Comments (0)


November 14, 2005

Marijuana (Cannabis) Use Triples Schizophrenia Risk

BBC News reports that Award-winning researchers have Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:34 PM | Comments (28)


November 08, 2005

Book - Early Treatment of Schizophrenia

New Book: Treating Schizophrenia in the Prodromal Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:35 AM | Comments (0)


November 02, 2005

Father's Age Linked to Schizophrenia

A recent study published in the British Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:43 PM | Comments (0)


Schizophrenia Linked to Immune System/Infection

A German research team has recently discovered Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:05 PM | Comments (0)


October 28, 2005

Damaged gene & Schizophrenia Predisposition (DISC1)

Dr. Duncan Shaw writes this week in Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 05:09 PM | Comments (2)


October 24, 2005

Genetic Mutations Cause Schizophrenia

A new study by a team of Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:27 AM | Comments (7)


October 22, 2005

Diet May Affect Outcome of Schizophrenia

It is well known that diet affects Read more...
Posted by Megan at 07:21 PM | Comments (1)


October 12, 2005

The Causes of Schizophrenia

The August issue of Psychiatric Times has Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 04:10 PM | Comments (7)


September 30, 2005

Prenatal Infection Increases Risk of Schizophrenia

Current research suggests that schizophrenia results from Read more...
Posted by Megan at 07:36 PM | Comments (4)


September 25, 2005

Conduct Disorder Link to Schizophrenia Violence

Schizophrenia can sometimes lead a person to Read more...
Posted by christine at 07:20 PM | Comments (1)


September 23, 2005

Early Schizophrenia Treatment - Science Meeting

International Prodromal (Early Phase of Schizophrenia) Research Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 12:30 PM | Comments (0)


September 19, 2005

Fetal Alcohol Exposure Changes Dopamine System

There are several factors that increase one's Read more...
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September 14, 2005

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September 13, 2005

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September 01, 2005

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August 30, 2005

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August 28, 2005

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August 27, 2005

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August 25, 2005

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August 08, 2005

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August 07, 2005

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August 03, 2005

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July 28, 2005

The Genetics of Schizophrenia

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July 27, 2005

Protein Gives Clues for Schizophrenia

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July 17, 2005

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July 12, 2005

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July 11, 2005

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July 08, 2005

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July 07, 2005

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July 05, 2005

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July 03, 2005

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July 02, 2005

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June 30, 2005

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June 29, 2005

Neglect of Physical Health & Schizophrenia

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June 26, 2005

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June 23, 2005

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June 22, 2005

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June 21, 2005

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May 25, 2005

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May 10, 2005

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May 03, 2005

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April 17, 2005

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April 10, 2005

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March 24, 2005

Schizophrenia Genes and Cannabis

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March 23, 2005

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March 15, 2005

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March 14, 2005

Child abuse and schizophrenia?

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March 10, 2005

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March 04, 2005

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March 01, 2005

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Marijuana Doubles Risk of Schizophrenia

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February 18, 2005

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February 17, 2005

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February 15, 2005

Gene Mutations and Schizophrenia

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January 25, 2005

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January 20, 2005

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January 07, 2005

Another Gene linked to Schizophrenia

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December 10, 2004

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December 01, 2004

Marijuana and Psychosis Link

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November 13, 2004

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October 05, 2004

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September 05, 2004

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August 20, 2004

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August 19, 2004

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August 09, 2004

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August 06, 2004

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July 14, 2004

Stronger Evidence for Pot-Psychosis Link

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June 28, 2004

Experts Forecast Mental Health Crisis Due to UK Diet

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June 09, 2004

New Research Identifies Candidate Genes for Schizophrenia

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June 08, 2004

The Role of Infections in Schizophrenia

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June 04, 2004

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May 26, 2004

UK Carribean Migrants Have Higher Risk of Schizophrenia

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May 12, 2004

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April 21, 2004

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Gene Variation

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April 12, 2004

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March 23, 2004

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March 12, 2004

Vitamin D Lowers Schizophrenia Risk

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March 02, 2004

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March 01, 2004

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February 25, 2004

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February 23, 2004

Environmental Factors in Schizophrenia

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February 13, 2004

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May 04, 2001

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July 26, 1999

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