Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
From the Journals
Increased schizophrenia, affective disorder risks associated with infections
Higher risks of schizophrenia and affective disorders are tied to infections treated with anti-infective agents, an examination of the health...
Shrink Rap News
Mentally ill? Go directly to jail
In the course of researching our book, “Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care,” I came to a few very important conclusions....
Conference Coverage
Children with psychotic illness aren’t treated soon enough
SAN FRANCISCO - Early diagnosis, treatment of pediatric psychotic illness is key, for several reasons.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Ruling out delirium: Therapeutic principles of withdrawing and changing medications
Ms. M, age 71, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease several months ago and her clinical presentation and Mini-Mental Status Exam score of 22...
News from the FDA/CDC
Latuda receives FDA approval for adolescent schizophrenia treatment
The FDA has approved lurasidone HCI (Latuda) for treating schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13-17.
Residents’ Corner
Developing a personal scale for evaluating agitation on inpatient units
Dr. Jacqueline Posada shares her personal scale for measuring and responding to agitation on the psychiatric inpatient unit.
Commentary
French psychiatrist condemned for society’s deficiency
Decisions on removing patients’ right to freedom can be informed by the mental health perspective but should be left to the courts. Society’s need...
Commentary
Revisiting delirious mania; Correcting an error
After treating a young woman with delirious mania, we were compelled to comment on the case report “Confused and nearly naked after going on...
Commentary
Choline and prevention of prevalent mental illnesses
Dr. Carl C. Bell calls on manufacturers of prenatal vitamins to increase the daily recommended dose of choline in vitamins needed by pregnant...
From the Journals
More evidence shows ties between early inflammation, schizophrenia risk in adulthood
Researchers report a longitudinal association between C-reactive protein in adolescence and the development of schizophrenia in adulthood.
From the Journals
Cannabis use, childhood trauma correlated in schizophrenia patients
Researchers find a correlation between childhood trauma and cannabis use in patients with schizophrenia.