Psychosis

Study Gauges Impact of Heavy, Chronic Cannabis Use on Cognition and Psychosis-Related Phenomena
Over recent years, legal restrictions on cannabis use have been lifted in many U.S. states. In 11 states and the District of Columbia the drug has not only been decriminalized but is currently… Read More
Progress is Reported on Research Exploring Use of Deep-Brain Stimulation for Psychosis, Schizophrenia
Investigators are reporting progress in research aiming to determine if deep-brain stimulation (DBS) can be used to help alleviate certain symptoms of psychosis and schizophrenia. Their results… Read More
Maternal Inflammation Early in Pregnancy May Raise Offspring’s Psychosis Risk
There is new evidence supporting the theory that children born of mothers who had inflammation during pregnancy have an elevated risk for developing a psychotic disorder by adulthood. The data… Read More
New Approach to Lessen Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia is Based on Brain Circuit Discovery
A research team has advanced an important step toward developing a new way to help lessen negative symptoms in schizophrenia. For the first time, they have generated evidence that malfunctioning in… Read More
Imaging Study Links Changes in Function and Structure of the Hippocampus in Early Psychosis
Researchers have added an important piece to the scientific puzzle regarding one of the core features of psychosis. The new evidence is the product of advanced imaging that enables investigators to… Read More