Prevalence of suicide ideation, self-harm, and suicide among Chinese patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Liang Y, Wu M, Zou Y, Wan X, Liu Y, Liu X.
AIMS: Suicide ideation, self-harm, and suicide are common in patients with schizophrenia, but the reported prevalence vary largely across studies. Improved prevalence estimates and identification of moderators of the above self-directed violence are needed... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Teva long-acting schizophrenia drug Uzedy reduces relapse risk up to 80%
(Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sex Differences Seen in Cognitive Impairment for Tardive Dyskinesia in Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 -- For schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), there may be sex differences in cognitive impairment, with a protective effect suggested by female gender, according to a study published in the May issue of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cumulative Environmental Risk and Schizotypy in Childhood Cumulative Environmental Risk and Schizotypy in Childhood
This study investigated the association between 19 environmental risk exposures and three distinct profiles of schizotypy in middle childhood.Schizophrenia Bulletin (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Journal Article Source Type: news
Sex differences in the association between suicidal ideation and neurocognitive function in Chinese patients with schizophrenia - Wu F, Yi Y, Lian Y, Chen Q, Luo L, Yang H, Li H, Feng Y, Feng S, Zhou S, Huang Y, Li Z, Zhang X.
There is increasing evidence that sex differences exist in many clinical manifestations of patients with schizophrenia, including suicidal ideation (SI) and neurocognitive function. The present study was performed to explore the sex differences in the asso... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Neuroscience researchers awarded £ 2.1 million to study the biological changes that occur in schizophrenia
The award from the Medical Research Council will help scientists understand how genetic mutations in multiple different genes lead to common biological and cognitive changes and identify new therapeutic targets. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Grants and Awards; Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Life Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury following early childhood psychotic experiences in preadolescent children at familial high risk of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder-the Danish High Risk and Resilience Study, VIA 11 - Gregersen M, Jepsen JRM, Brandt JM, S øndergaard A, Rohd SB, Veddum L, Knudsen CB, Andreassen AK, Burton BK, Hjorthøj C, Krantz MF, Greve AN, Bliksted V, Mors O, Nordentoft M, Thorup AAE, Hemager N.
BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: Suicide is a leading cause of death in youth and is often preceded by suicidal ideation (SI) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Identifying early markers of risk for SI and NSSI could improve timely identification of at-risk in... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Call for psychosis treatment overhaul after evidence of autoimmune trigger
Patients to be treated with medicines used for arthritis and lupus in relaunch of pioneering UK trialOne of the UK ’s leading psychiatrists is calling for an overhaul of the diagnosis and treatment of psychotic disorders following evidence that a small but significant fraction of cases could be triggered by an autoimmune response.Speaking before the relaunch of a groundbreaking trial in which psychosis patients are being treated with medicines normally reserved for autoimmune conditions such as arthritis and lupus, Prof Belinda Lennox, the head of psychiatry at the University of Oxford, said she hoped the work would pave...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 12, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Tags: Mental health Psychiatry Society Medical research Science UK news Source Type: news
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.
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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
