Psychosis

molecular Pathway That May Cause Psychosis in Some Types of Schizophrenia
In a schizophrenia-related disorder known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS), altered activity along a single molecular pathway can lead to disruptions in neural connections in the brain that… Read More
Suicidal Behavior in Young People with Bipolar Disorder
Most people who develop schizophrenia and other disorders involving psychosis (including some cases of bipolar disorder and depression) experience subtle changes in belief, thought, and perception… Read More
How Genes May Help Determine Response to Antipsychotic Medications
People's genes may determine how they respond to medications for psychosis. In a new study published February 23, 2016 in Translational Psychiatry, researchers identified a number of naturally… Read More
Simple Strategy To Prevent Schizophrenia via Dietary Supplements
From The Quarterly, May 2016 At what point do the fruits of basic research—the hard-won bits and pieces of knowledge about brain function that the Foundation’s grants generate—result in the… Read More