Psychosis

Molecular Picture Points the Way to Better Antipsychotic Medications
A new high-resolution image of the antipsychotic drug risperidone (Risperdal) bound to the brain receptor through which it exerts its effects could help researchers design safer and more effective… Read More
Treating Psychosis Patients Early and Comprehensively Has Resulted in Improved Outcomes
A new approach to treating schizophrenia is based on a revamping of the way patients are treated, and when they are treated, relative to the onset of the illness. Spearheading much of the new and… Read More
A 21st-Century Approach to Treating Psychosis and Other Adolescent Mental Health Disorders
In an approach to treatment of young people with mental health issues, Dr. Read More
NAC Medication Improves Working Memory in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Patients with Psychosis
Patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who suffer symptoms of psychosis given two grams of the medication N-acetylcysteine (NAC) showed improved performance on working memory tests after 6… Read More
Social Impairment Levels Remain Stable in Patients with Psychotic Disorders
Many patients with psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and some cases of major depression and bipolar disorder, experience difficulty establishing relationships and participating in social… Read More