Schizophrenia
Understanding Avolition in Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Broadly speaking, avolition can affect any behaviors that involve setting goals or taking action. “It refers to a sense of…
Read More »What happens in the brain when a person with schizophrenia ‘hears voices’?
Auditory hallucinations are likely the result of abnormalities in two brain processes: a “broken” corollary discharge that fails to suppress…
Read More »FDA Approves First New Schizophrenia Drug In Decades
The Food and Drug Administration approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s highly anticipated schizophrenia drug, the first novel type of treatment for…
Read More »New Schizophrenia Drug Cobenfy (Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride) Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) to treat schizophrenia in adults, offering…
Read More »New research identifies critical gaps in mental health care for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and…
Read More »Schizophrenia: Signs and Symptoms
There are five main symptoms of schizophrenia: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized movements, and negative symptoms, which refers to a…
Read More »What Is Schizophrenia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Schizophrenia can be difficult to diagnose. That’s partially because people with schizophrenia symptoms may not realize they have it and…
Read More »Newly Diagnosed With Schizophrenia
Community and family support can make a huge difference when you’re living with schizophrenia. These organizations offer support groups, schizophrenia…
Read More »Schizophrenia Medication and Treatments
Side Effects of Antipsychotics Both older and newer antipsychotics can cause serious side effects, including the following: [6] Uncontrollable movements,…
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