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Some schizophrenia cases stem from malformations of the skull, study suggests

A new study hints at a "previously recognized" mechanism that links a rare chromosomal disorder to schizophrenia.

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Former Ice Skating Star Found Living On The Street In A Heartbreaking Twist Of Fate

Elena Gouliakova, the Russian figure skater who performed in Holiday On Ice, was found living on the streets of Mexico. The post Former Ice Skating Star Found Living On The Street In A Heartbreaking Twist Of Fate first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty In Subway Chokehold Case

Marine veteran acquitted of subway chokehold death charges involving homeless man with schizophrenia. Trial highlights complexities of public safety, menta...

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FDA Policy Worsens Homelessness by Limiting Access to Antipsychotics

Clozapine is the only drug approved for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. So why does the FDA make it so hard to prescribe?

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Being admitted to hospital after taking hallucinogens increases the risk of schizophrenia more than threefold

A link between taking hallucinogenic drugs and psychosis has long been suspected. Given the recent increase in people taking these drugs, a research group in Canada wanted to know if there was an association between people going to hospital because of problems related to these drugs and subsequent mental ill…

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'Rot in hell': family anger at train station killer

A Canadian with schizophrenia has faced the distraught family of a stranger he killed in an unprovoked attack after they got off a train at the same station.

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It took Bondi attacker just three minutes to stab 16 people, inquest hears

Attacker suffered from schizophrenia and was off medication, inquiry hears

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Anguish over paramedic killer's 'tragic' case verdict

The man who brutally stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher to death has been cleared of his murder on mental health grounds, leaving a family searching for answers.

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Communication problems can be the sign of a mental health disorder

Human interactions are complex and come with their share of disappointments. This can be the case, for instance, when a loved one doesn’t react to our distress or joy the way we wish they had. Communication accidents happen!

The Conversation

'Life-changing' treatment uses digital avatars to help people who hear voices

Researchers say trial could have significant implications for people with psychosis and schizophrenia

Evening Standard

Mother who stabbed 10-year-old daughter to death given indefinite hospital order

Jaskirat Kaur, 33, was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia when she stabbed her ‘bright and happy’ 10-year-old daughter Shay Kang to death.

The Independent UK

“It’s like The Eras Tour except not at all”: Cannibal Corpse condense three decades of violence into 75 minutes at rabid London show

Supported by Schizophrenia, Immolation and Municipal Waste, Cannibal Corpse bring one of the most stacked extreme metal bills of 2024 to the UK’s capital

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In a Victory for the Free Market, FDA Approves New Schizophrenia Drug

Despite billions of taxpayer dollars spent on mental illness research, Cobenfy was developed by a private biopharmaceutical company.

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New schizophrenia drug ‘could change the lives of millions of people’

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Cobenfy, which is owned by pharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Cobenfy Gets FDA Approval: New Drug Offers Novel Treatment Mechanism For Schizophrenia

The new drug Cobenfy promises to revolutionize treatment for schizophrenia with its novel mechanism, the first of its kind in decades.

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Mother Testifies Son Was Mentally Ill Before Supermarket Shooting

Colorado mother testifies about her son's schizophrenia in Boulder shooting trial, raising questions about his mental state and culpability.

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Rose review – Sofie Gråbøl works hard in heartfelt healing journey through schizophrenia

Director Niels Arden Oplev has written movingly of his intimate knowledge of the mental illness, but this story is soaked in treacly good taste

Inverse

Is Ancient Viral DNA To Blame For Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses.

The Conversation

Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for another scorcher of a summer, it’s time to take steps to increase our preparedness for extreme heat.

The Conversation

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – new research

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

Evening Standard

Ancient DNA still present in brain is marker of psychiatric disorders, study finds

Academics uncovered thousands of DNA sequences, with some increasing the risk of schizophrenia and depression

The Guardian - UK

‘I know the adrenaline of escaping’: Henry Cockburn on turning his time on the run into a refugee rap epic

His Costa-shortlisted first book examined his own schizophrenia, from hospital breakouts to hiding from the police. Now the writer has fed this into Tale of Ahmed, a story in rap verse about a boy fleeing Afghanistan for Britain

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The unseen effects of climate change on mental health

The study indicated that people with mental health conditions seem to be at a greater risk of succumbing to heat-related deaths. The stakes are even higher for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, anxiety or bipolar disorder as periods of intense heatwave proved to be fatal for them.

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