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New schizophrenia drug could treat Alzheimer's disease

A new era in psychiatric medicine is suggested by the approval of innovative drugs, though not all trials yield positive results.

A First Episode of Mental Illness

Understanding the subtle signs of psychiatric illness is essential for early intervention and support.

A new kind of drug for schizophrenia promises fewer side effects

The FDA has approved Cobenfy, a new schizophrenia drug promising fewer side effects than existing medications.

24, and Trying to Outrun Schizophrenia

Kevin Lopez experiences hallucinations related to schizophrenia but has learned to manage them effectively.

Revolutionary drug for schizophrenia wins US approval

KarXT represents a groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment with a unique mechanism of action that may improve patient outcomes and tolerability compared to existing therapies.

I admitted my teen to a psychiatric ward. With time apart, I realized I also needed to take care of myself.

Navigating the challenges of parenting a child with schizophrenia requires support for both the child and the parent's well-being.

New schizophrenia drug could treat Alzheimer's disease

A new era in psychiatric medicine is suggested by the approval of innovative drugs, though not all trials yield positive results.

A First Episode of Mental Illness

Understanding the subtle signs of psychiatric illness is essential for early intervention and support.

A new kind of drug for schizophrenia promises fewer side effects

The FDA has approved Cobenfy, a new schizophrenia drug promising fewer side effects than existing medications.

24, and Trying to Outrun Schizophrenia

Kevin Lopez experiences hallucinations related to schizophrenia but has learned to manage them effectively.

Revolutionary drug for schizophrenia wins US approval

KarXT represents a groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment with a unique mechanism of action that may improve patient outcomes and tolerability compared to existing therapies.

I admitted my teen to a psychiatric ward. With time apart, I realized I also needed to take care of myself.

Navigating the challenges of parenting a child with schizophrenia requires support for both the child and the parent's well-being.
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Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis

Cognitive challenges in attention, concentration, and memory are precursors to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, providing a target for early intervention.
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People Are Opening Up About What It's Like To Have Schizophrenia, And It's Incredibly Interesting

Understanding schizophrenia requires empathy, as each individual's experience with symptoms like hallucinations and delusions varies significantly.

Colorado man found guilty of murder in supermarket shooting that killed 10

Ahmad Alissa was found guilty of murder despite his claim of insanity, as jurors assessed his sanity during the attack.

Killer detained indefinitely for stabbing pensioner on mobility scooter while in 'Hunger Games' delusion

Lee Byer, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, detained indefinitely after fatally stabbing Thomas O'Halloran with delusional belief of being in a Hunger Games scenario.

I am a psychiatrist covering Bondi. We need to invest in mental health services, not stigmatise people | Kamran Ahmed

Schizophrenia is not directly linked to mass attacks; most individuals with this condition do not commit violent offenses.

People Are Opening Up About What It's Like To Have Schizophrenia, And It's Incredibly Interesting

Understanding schizophrenia requires empathy, as each individual's experience with symptoms like hallucinations and delusions varies significantly.

Colorado man found guilty of murder in supermarket shooting that killed 10

Ahmad Alissa was found guilty of murder despite his claim of insanity, as jurors assessed his sanity during the attack.

Killer detained indefinitely for stabbing pensioner on mobility scooter while in 'Hunger Games' delusion

Lee Byer, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, detained indefinitely after fatally stabbing Thomas O'Halloran with delusional belief of being in a Hunger Games scenario.

I am a psychiatrist covering Bondi. We need to invest in mental health services, not stigmatise people | Kamran Ahmed

Schizophrenia is not directly linked to mass attacks; most individuals with this condition do not commit violent offenses.
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For the first time in decades, we have a new kind of schizophrenia drug

Cobenfy is a groundbreaking drug that targets muscarinic receptors, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for schizophrenia sufferers.

FDA Approves the First New Schizophrenia Drug in Decades

Cobenfy is the first new schizophrenia treatment approved in 30 years, targeting the cholinergic system instead of dopamine.

For the first time in decades, we have a new kind of schizophrenia drug

Cobenfy is a groundbreaking drug that targets muscarinic receptors, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for schizophrenia sufferers.

FDA Approves the First New Schizophrenia Drug in Decades

Cobenfy is the first new schizophrenia treatment approved in 30 years, targeting the cholinergic system instead of dopamine.
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Opinion | Doctors, Not Judges, Should Decide When to Treat Patients Without Their Consent

Treating patients with untreated schizophrenia involuntarily might be necessary to ensure their well-being even if it requires court orders.

Serious care failings were a factor in son killing his father, coroner in Wales rules

Serious failings in care led to a tragic outcome for a man with schizophrenia, highlighting inadequacies in mental health services.
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Convicted killer who escaped from mental health unit in Homerton detained in Croydon after four-day manhunt

Theophilou, a convicted killer, absconded from a mental health facility in London and sparked a police manhunt.
Theophilou had previously stabbed his neighbor to death in 2004 and was found in a hospital in south London.

Man who stabbed neighbour to death found after absconding from mental health facility

The killer who absconded from a mental health facility in London has been found after a CCTV review.
Philip Theophilou, who killed his neighbor in 2004, was returned to the facility after being discovered in a hospital.

Convicted killer who escaped from mental health unit in Homerton detained in Croydon after four-day manhunt

Theophilou, a convicted killer, absconded from a mental health facility in London and sparked a police manhunt.
Theophilou had previously stabbed his neighbor to death in 2004 and was found in a hospital in south London.

Man who stabbed neighbour to death found after absconding from mental health facility

The killer who absconded from a mental health facility in London has been found after a CCTV review.
Philip Theophilou, who killed his neighbor in 2004, was returned to the facility after being discovered in a hospital.
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Melvin Way, Outsider Artist Who Depicted Inner Mysteries, Dies at 70

Melvin Way's hallucinatory diagrams gained recognition in the art world despite his challenging circumstances.
Mr. Way's drawings were intricate and diverse, depicting a wide range of subjects from disease cures to drug recipes.

Man who fatally shot 2 teens in a California movie theater is sentenced to life without parole

Man sentenced to life in prison for shooting teens at movie theater
Jimenez diagnosed with schizophrenia and stopped taking medication

Peter McGuffin obituary

Importance of gene-environment interplay in psychiatric disorders
Challenging assumptions about depression and genetic risk

Are your friends talking about you? The truth about paranoia and why it's higher than ever

Clinical trial of psychological therapy for schizophrenia patients with delusions and hallucinations
Challenges of working with a patient who believes in government conspiracies

Dr. Drew warns of 'extremely worrisome' marijuana study findings that link cannabis use with psychotic states

Marijuana use is associated with a higher risk of developing schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, especially for teens and young adults.
The concentration of cannabis in states where it is legal for recreational use is approaching 100%, making it a different and more potent drug.
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