Schizophrenia News

Postpartum psychosis most frequently occurs in mothers with bipolar disorder, but is often missed due to rarity and lack of research, according to a recent review.

The upcoming U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress Conference will fulfill this year’s theme of “mental wellness” through a plethora of offerings, including educational sessions, networking events, poster presentations, exhibitions and more

Continued use of highly potent cannabis in the first 2 years after onset of psychosis led to poorer outcomes, including increased risk for subsequent relapse and shorter time to relapse, according to recent findings.

Comorbidity was common in early-onset psychosis and may explain higher risk for longer duration of untreated illness, according to recent findings.

Quantile regression analyses may more accurately measure the impact of early detection efforts on duration of untreated psychosis, according to recent findings.

Latuda dose escalation was safe and effective among adults with acute schizophrenia and inadequate initial response to standard doses, according to recent findings.

Recent findings indicated a number of factors associated with antipsychotic prescription adherence among homeless individuals, including psychiatric hospitalization and long-acting injectable antipsychotics, which may be valuable for future interventions.

Metformin significantly improved BMI and weight outcomes among children and adolescents who experienced weight gain associated with atypical antipsychotic use for autism spectrum disorders.

Recent findings from a meta-analysis indicated exercise significantly improved cognitive outcomes among individuals with schizophrenia.

The NIMH recently awarded a phase 2b grant from the Small Business Innovation Research program to NeuroCog Trials Inc. for their Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool for schizophrenia.