Violence and schizophrenia: the role of social determinants of health and the need for early intervention - Fusar-Poli P, Sunkel C, Larrauri CA, Keri P, McGorry PD, Thornicroft G, Patel V.
In November 2022, the Mayor of New York City issued a new directive instructing police to transport homeless persons with apparent severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, to the psychiatric hospital if they appear unable to meet their basic needs, ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

The "zipper model of empathy" applied to violence in schizophrenia: a search for social cognitive underpinnings of lack of empathic behavior - Vaskinn A, Engelstad KN, Zamparini M, de Girolamo G, Torgalsb øen AK, Rund BR.
In this study, we examined if the model may be of relevance for schizophrenia. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news

Heat Waves Can be Deadly for Those With Mental Health Issues
A record-shattering heat wave is blasting its way through much of Asia this week, following hard on another that scorched Western Europe and Northwest Africa in late April. Both augur a long, hot summer for much of the northern hemisphere, bringing misery to many as the world heats up from climate change. Researchers warn that rising temperatures will make heat waves more frequent, longer, and deadlier, particularly for society’s most vulnerable—the ill, the elderly, the unhoused and, recent research shows, most acutely for those suffering from mental health disorders. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”...
Source: TIME: Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized climate change Climate Is Everything Evergreen extreme weather healthscienceclimate Wellbeing Source Type: news

Marijuana Use Implicated in Almost a Third of Cases of Schizophrenia in Young Men
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 -- Marijuana appears to significantly increase young men’s risk of developing schizophrenia, a new study suggests. Up to 30% of schizophrenia cases among men aged 21 to 30 are related to heavy and problematic use of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

One in Four Young Male Cases of Schizophrenia Could Be Prevented
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 -- Young men might be particularly susceptible to the effects of cannabis on schizophrenia, according to a study published online May 4 in Psychological Medicine. Carsten Hjorthøj, Ph.D., from the University of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Disrupted Rest-Wakeful Rhythms Tied to Greater Schizophrenia Severity
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 -- Disrupted rhythms of rest and wakefulness may worsen symptoms in schizophrenia patients, according to a study published online April 14 in Molecular Psychiatry. Ahmad Mayeli, Ph.D., from University of Pittsburgh, and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Facebook Live: Understanding Schizophrenia
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, NIMH conducted a Facebook Live on schizophrenia. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - May 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Facebook Live: Understanding Schizophrenia
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, NIMH is conducting a Facebook Live on schizophrenia. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - May 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news

Association between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia stronger in young males than in females - Hjorth øj C, Compton W, Starzer M, Nordholm D, Einstein E, Erlangsen A, Nordentoft M, Volkow ND, Han B.
BACKGROUND: Previous research suggests an increase in schizophrenia population attributable risk fraction (PARF) for cannabis use disorder (CUD). However, sex and age variations in CUD and schizophrenia suggest the importance of examining differences in PA... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Offenders and non-offenders with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: do they really differ in known risk factors for aggression? - Kirchebner J, Lau S, Machetanz L.
INTRODUCTION: Individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) have an elevated risk for aggressive behavior, and several factors contributing to this risk have been identified, e. g. comorbid substance use disorders. From this knowledge, it could b... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Young Men at Highest Schizophrenia Risk From Cannabis Abuse Young Men at Highest Schizophrenia Risk From Cannabis Abuse
Cannabis use disorder is a major modifiable risk factor for schizophrenia at the population level, particularly among young men, new data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - May 5, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Click Therapeutics initiate clinical trial on PDTx treatment for schizophrenia and Akili ' s EndeavorRx shows promise for adults with ADHD. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - May 5, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Recreational marijuana use, adolescent cognitive development, and schizophrenia susceptibility - Ho BC, Barry AB, Koeppel JA, MacLeod J, Boyd A, David A, O'Leary DS.
BACKGROUND: We investigated how low marijuana (MJ) use levels, the typical use pattern in most adolescent users, affect cognitive maturation and schizophrenia risk. METHODS: In two complementary adolescent samples where the majority reported minima... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Suicidal ideation in Chinese adults with schizophrenia: associations with neurocognitive function and empathy - Liu J, Zhao K, Zhou S, Hong L, Xu Y, Sun S, Tong S, Huang L, Liu J, Wang J, Li N, Lou M, Tang W, Cai Z.
This study aimed to investigate the relationships between suicidal ideation... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news

Marijuana may be behind 30 PERCENT of schizophrenia cases in young men
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, which funded the study, said the results called for 'urgent action' and called on people in the US to think twice before picking up a joint. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news