Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
Latest News
‘Staggering’ increase in COVID-linked depression, anxiety
“The problem is bigger than anyone imagined, making it clear how the pandemic is affecting people now,” said Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health...
From the Journals
Psychiatrists report rare case of woman who thinks she’s a chicken
"It's a good thing that we psychiatrists are aware of the fact that clinical zoanthropy exists and may require additional research," said Dr....
Conference Coverage
Aerobic exercise may up brain-training benefits in schizophrenia
"Aerobic exercise showed a dose-response relationship to cognitive improvement," the researchers reported.
Commentary
‘Defending Jacob’ and defending psychiatry
The reasons why family member physicians should never treat family members are abundantly clear in this story, say Dr. Karen B. Rosenbaum and Dr....
Conference Coverage
Some telepsychiatry ‘here to stay’ post COVID
Contingency planning is a must for video visits, said Dr. Sanjay Gupta of the DENT Neurologic Institute.
Hard Talk
‘Defund the police’: An important moment for society and psychiatry
Psychiatry can and should be much more than what it once was, according to Dr. Sahana Malik, Dr. Benjamin Amendolara, and Dr. Nicolas Badre.
Conference Coverage
Device improves physical exam completion rates in serious mental illness
Use of the Afinion 2 device (Abbott) was associated with a doubling of completed physical health checkups.
Conference Coverage
Family environment important in early psychosis outcomes
“Having family involvement in care is one of the most robust predictors that young people with psychosis will remain engaged in mental health...
Conference Coverage
Community programs improve psychosis outcomes
In one study, the team was able to nearly halve the time from diagnosis to initiation of antipsychotic treatment.
For Residents
The hidden dangers of supplements: A case of substance-induced psychosis
Ingestion impacts presentation, or, in other words, you are what you eat.
Cases That Test Your Skills
New-onset psychosis while being treated for coronavirus
While receiving treatment for COVID-19, Mr. G, age 56, experiences an acute psychotic episode. He has no known psychiatric history. What could be...