Early intervention programs for young people with psychosis might cost more initially, and require more intensive support for longer periods, but they’re worth the investment.
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It was hoped intensive early intervention programs might ‘bend the curve’ and change the lifetime trajectory of illnesses such as schizophrenia. But that doesn’t appear to be the case.
Women can be reluctant to report worrying symptoms and when they do, these symptoms can be dismissed, our research shows.
People with schizophrenia are almost three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those without the serious mental illness, making it second only to age as a risk factor for mortality.
Current mental health services aren’t targeted at young people. The few that are specialise in either complex mental health disorders, or newly emerging ones. We need a place that does everything.
Media reporting often unfairly stigmatises people with mental illness and promotes the stereotype that mental illness causes violent behaviour. New guidelines offer tips for more responsible reporting.
People with mental illness are at their most vulnerable when they’re discharged from hospital. Without the support of family or friends at this time, they’re less likely to recover.
It is essential that scientists seek to understand the unique experiences of individuals with schizophrenia.
As many as one in ten people will have a psychotic experience in their lifetime – and researchers now know your genes play a role.
Researchers are trying to distinguish the signal from the noise.
First robust confirmation of an old theory that links a fall in oestrogen with worsening mental health.
Genes, drugs in early life, and stress have been linked to the development of schizophrenia.
Anti-psychotic drugs work well for only about 30 per cent of schizophrenia patients. Meditation can offer them a route to self-acceptance and reduced anxiety.
In advance of marijuana legalization in Canada, one university in British Columbia has taken a firm stance, banning all smoking of cannabis products on campus.
Certain autoimmune disorders are linked to psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. But some appear to be protective.
Cannabis use is linked to psychosis, but only a small number of users will experience it.
There are health risks associated with cannabis use, but there’s no evidence use will increase if it’s legalised.
Smoking cannabis has been linked with schizophrenia – and 94% seized in Britain in 2016 was of the high-potency variety.
Provincial policies to implement the legal consumption of marijuana are unlikely to protect children and youth. High school teachers and parents will be on the front line.
A new study has looked at why some ice users suffer psychosis and others don’t.
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Associate Professor, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney; University of Canberra
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Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Professor; NHMRC Clinical Research Fellow; NICM Health Research Institute Deputy Director, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool
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Reader in Psychology and CSHS Research Excellence Coordinator, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Clinical Professor, Cardiff University
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Senior Research Fellow, Orygen, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland
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PhD Researcher, Cardiff University
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Professor of Child and Youth Psychiatry
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Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool John Moores University
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Adjunct Professor of Education, Saint Mary’s University
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Professor of Population Mental Health, The University of Queensland
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Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Psychiatry and Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford