Having a cat as a pet could potentially double a person's risk of schizophrenia-related conditions, according to an analysis ...

Adults with schizophrenia face multiple mental health and social challenges, new data confirms Only about a quarter of patients are receiving even "minimally adequate" treatment More can be done to ...

The diagnosis, treatment and study of psychiatric illnesses relies primarily on subjective impressions and clinical ratings of behavior. Unlike other fields of medicine, psychiatry does not have ...

Patients with schizophrenia face significant barriers to accessing psychiatric care due to a severe shortage of mental health ...

Medication is the default schizophrenia treatment; however, it may not address key symptoms like social and cognitive deficits. Group therapy may be a new, promising intervention.

A 33-year-old woman hears brutal and frightening voices daily but continues her college studies. A middle-aged man, who served in the Navy and has since struggled with substance abuse, spends 10 weeks ...

In traditional schizophrenia research, emphasis is placed primarily on the individual. Research frequently employs tools like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to dissect the ...

Re two Points West columns, “Violinist Has the World on 2 Strings,” April 17, and “Grace Notes of Caring in a Cold World,” April 27: The Steve Lopez piece about Nathaniel Ayers, the homeless musician, ...

More can be done to boost treatment rates and integrate patients into society WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Only 1 in every 4 U.S. adults struggling with schizophrenia receive ...