Resting-state qEEG identifies distinct neurophysiological signatures in chronic schizophrenia compared to first-episode psychosis
Brain wave patterns help distinguish schizophrenia from early psychosis
This systematic review of 19 studies evaluates resting-state quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) as a biomarker for schizophrenia and…
New research shows that specific brain wave changes can tell the difference between chronic schizophrenia and first-episode psychosis.
High-potency cannabis products are consistently linked to increased risks of psychosis and anxiety symptoms
High Potency Cannabis Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis
This narrative review examines the mental health consequences of contemporary high-potency cannabis use in Europe. The authors synthesize ev…
New research highlights a consistent link between high-potency cannabis products and increased risks of psychosis, anxiety, and panic sympto…
Exposure to T gondii linked to small psychiatric risks but causality remains uncertain in current reviews
Cat owners might face higher risks for certain mental health struggles
Current reviews suggest small-to-moderate associations between T. gondii exposure and conditions like schizophrenia, yet evidence for cat ow…
New research suggests a hidden parasite from cats might slightly increase the risk of mental health issues like schizophrenia and anxiety in…
Psychosis Prevalence in SLE Patients: Meta-Analysis of 31,495 Adults
Lupus psychosis risk is higher than doctors thought
A meta-analysis of 31,495 SLE patients found psychosis prevalence of 4.5% overall and 20.5% in NPSLE, highlighting the need for clinical vig…
Many people with lupus may face a higher risk of psychosis than previously believed, and a key antibody could help spot those most at risk.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds 50% prevalence of antipsychotic polypharmacy in MENAT/EMRO countries
Half of Schizophrenia Patients Take Multiple Drugs at Once
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies (6,053 individuals) from MENAT/EMRO countries found a pooled prevalence of antipsycho…
New data reveals half of patients with schizophrenia in the Middle East take multiple antipsychotic drugs at once.
Observational study identifies sensory perception differences in schizophrenia and first-episode psychosis
Simple tests reveal unique sensory signs for early psychosis types
This observational study investigated psychophysical differences in pictorial size perception and auditory discomfort among patients with sc…
New low-cost tests can spot unique sensory changes that help doctors tell schizophrenia apart from bipolar disorder in early psychosis cases…
Systematic review of dance/movement therapy for psychotic and eating disorders
Dance therapy shows promise for teens and adults with mental health challenges
This systematic review of 12 studies examined dance/movement therapy as an adjunctive intervention for adolescents or adults with psychotic …
A review of 12 studies suggests dance and movement therapy can help people with psychotic or eating disorders feel more connected and emotio…
Meta-analysis on psychological interventions and early psychosis care for depression and psychosis
Psychological interventions cut major depression risk by 43% after treatment
This meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on psychological interventions for subclinical depression and early intervention for first-episode p…
Early psychological help for subclinical symptoms lowers major depression risk by 43% after treatment and 33% a year later, a meta-analysis …
Observational cohort links symptom severity subgroups to poorer functioning and brain volume in psychosis and depression risk
Severe Mental Symptoms Share Hidden Common Cause
This observational cohort study stratified 749 participants into transdiagnostic symptom severity subgroups.
This could explain why different mental illnesses feel so similar in early stages.
Observational study evaluates dynamic prediction model for clozapine initiation in Danish schizophrenia patients
Can we predict who needs clozapine soon? A new model says yes for many patients
This observational research article evaluates a dynamic prediction model designed to forecast incident clozapine prescriptions within 365 da…
A new model predicts which schizophrenia patients need clozapine within a year, helping doctors start this life-saving treatment sooner for …
Cognitive Remediation Therapy Re-analysis Shows Benefit Over Treatment As Usual on Global Assessment Scale
When Patients Rank Treatment Success Differently Than Doctors
This re-analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated Cognitive Remediation Therapy versus treatment as usual among participants and s…
Patients and doctors value different treatment benefits, and letting patients help decide what counts as success can change how we understan…
In children with first psychotic symptoms, 23.5% had substance- or medically-associated psychosis after extensive workup
Medical testing found substance or medical causes in 23.5% of youth with new psychosis
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 68 children and adolescents admitted for a first presentation of psychotic symptoms at a tertiary …
Medical testing found substance or medical causes in 23.5% of youth with new psychosis, proving a thorough workup is essential before diagno…
Questions about Psychosis
Can psychological therapy help with depression and early psychosis?
Yes, psychological therapy can help with depression and early psychosis, reducing hospitalizations and improving outcomes.
Full answer →What is the overall chance of having psychosis if I have lupus?
Based on a large meta-analysis, about 4.5% of adults with lupus experience psychosis, with higher risk in those with active disease or certain antibodies.
Full answer →All Psychosis Articles
- Resting-state qEEG identifies distinct neurophysiological signatures in chronic schizophrenia compared to first-episode psychosis
- High-potency cannabis products are consistently linked to increased risks of psychosis and anxiety symptoms
- Exposure to T gondii linked to small psychiatric risks but causality remains uncertain in current reviews
- Psychosis Prevalence in SLE Patients: Meta-Analysis of 31,495 Adults
- Systematic review and meta-analysis finds 50% prevalence of antipsychotic polypharmacy in MENAT/EMRO countries
- Observational study identifies sensory perception differences in schizophrenia and first-episode psychosis
- Systematic review of dance/movement therapy for psychotic and eating disorders
- Meta-analysis on psychological interventions and early psychosis care for depression and psychosis
- Observational cohort links symptom severity subgroups to poorer functioning and brain volume in psychosis and depression risk
- Observational study evaluates dynamic prediction model for clozapine initiation in Danish schizophrenia patients
- Cognitive Remediation Therapy Re-analysis Shows Benefit Over Treatment As Usual on Global Assessment Scale
- In children with first psychotic symptoms, 23.5% had substance- or medically-associated psychosis after extensive workup
- Criminal legal involvement correlates with baseline symptoms and substance use in US first-episode psychosis patients
- Systematic review finds immune markers IL-1β and TNF-α associated with negative symptoms in first episode psychosis
- Corticolimbic Glutamate-Functional Connectivity Associations Found in Antipsychotic-Naive CHR-P Individuals
- Meta-analysis finds sleep architecture differences in drug-free schizoaffective disorder patients
- Large language models show potential for psychosis risk assessment from clinical interview transcripts
- Extended early intervention service improves functioning in first-episode psychosis versus standard care
- Aripiprazole linked to less insight improvement than dopamine antagonists in schizophrenia trial
- 12-year follow-up of extended early intervention for first-episode psychosis in Hong Kong
- Planned trial compares injectable antipsychotics to usual care for psychosis with stimulant use