Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
Conference Coverage
U.K. survey: Dermatologists want training in prescribing antipsychotics for delusional infestation
The survey of almost 80 dermatologists found that almost 90% had not prescribed antipsychotics in the previous month for patients with...
From the Editor
3 steps to bend the curve of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is arguably the most serious psychiatric brain syndrome. It disables teens and young adults and robs them of their potential and...
Clinical Neuroscience
Adaptive changes to antipsychotics: How to avoid the consequences
While our understanding of the mechanisms of psychosis continues to evolve beyond the dopamine hypothesis, the key role...
From the Journals
Best strategy to prevent schizophrenia relapse yields unexpected results
For every three patients continuing an antipsychotic at standard doses, one additional patient will avoid relapse, compared with patients stopping...
From the Journals
Transdermal med may directly target hostility in schizophrenia
“It’s important not to assume ... that the only way to treat someone hostile is by sedating them,” said Dr. Leslie Citrome.
Conference Coverage
Advance directives for psychiatric care reduce compulsory admissions
“Compulsory psychiatric admissions are far too common in countries of all income levels,” said Dr. Aurélie Tinland.
FDA/CDC
FDA panel rejects pimavanserin for Alzheimer’s psychosis
The FDA will make its final decision by August 4.
Shrink Rap News
When suffering defies diagnosis
Some people are uncomfortable in ways that our lexicon does not capture, and sometimes medication helps with this discomfort.
Hard Talk
A prescription for de-diagnosing
Similarly to polypharmacy, “polydiagnosing” has negative effects.
Conference Coverage
Schizophrenia patients in long-term facilities benefit from lower-dose antipsychotics
With careful monitoring, some with severe schizophrenia show improved stabilization, social engagement after their long-acting antipsychotic doses...
From the Journals
Motor abnormalities drive decreased function in schizophrenia
Stronger degrees of motor impairment were associated with worse global and social functioning.