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Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?

TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 – Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic ("keto") diet, a small pilot study finds. While no one...

Rare Condition Makes Others' Faces Appear 'Demonic'

FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 – Some people diagnosed with schizophrenia might instead be suffering from a rare visual condition that can cause other people’s faces to appear “demonic,” a new study argues. ...

MRI May Predict Who'll Respond Best to Schizophrenia Treatment

FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – Specialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistant schizophrenia, Dutch researchers report. The scan — c...

Many Can't Access Mental Health Services that Save Money, Keep People Out of Jail

WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – When it comes to giving at-risk Americans access to the mental health services they need, prevention is far better than detention, new research confirms. However, a...

Pets Bring People Big Mental Health Boost: Poll

MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – The vast majority (84%) of Americans with pets say their animal companion brings a positive mental health impact to their lives, a new poll shows. The poll of more than 2,200...

Schizophrenia Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent CVD Events

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, with the association stronger in women, according to a study published...

Many People With Schizophrenia Have Stable Cognition Over 20 Years

THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2024 – There are varying cognitive trajectories over 20 years among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, according to a study published online Feb. 12...

Intensive Meditation Intervention Aids Schizophrenia Symptoms

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 – An intensive meditation-based intervention (iMI) significantly improves positive symptoms, particularly refractory hallucinations and delusions, in male patients with...

Blood Test to Predict Schizophrenia Shows Promise

TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 — Researchers say they have developed a blood test for schizophrenia. More than 3 million people in the United States have schizophrenia, a disorder marked by hallucinations a...

Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Cut Readmission for Schizophrenia

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 – For patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics show a significant reduction in 30-day readmission...

Availability of Mental Telehealth Services Varies by Geography, Facility

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 – Geographic and facility factors influence the availability of mental telehealth services, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Health Forum. Jonathan ...

Long-Acting Injected Antipsychotics Help People With Schizophrenia Stay Out of Hospital

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 – For people with schizophrenia hospitalized after a psychotic episode, getting a long-acting antipsychotic injection works far better than pills to keep them from returning...

Patients Taking Psychiatric Meds Often Gain Weight. Scientists May Now Know Why

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2024 – Weight gain has long been an unwanted side effect of medicines commonly used to treat psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.  Some patients may ...

ED Visits for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Up After Pandemic Onset

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 – The number of emergency department visits for schizophrenia spectrum disorders increased after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online...

Many Americans Are Resolving to Boost Their Mental Health in 2024

 TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – Three-quarters of Americans plan to start the New Year with a resolution to be more healthy, including 28% who want to focus on improving their mental health, a new survey ...

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