TV-46000 is a new drug for schizophrenia. It is given as an injection under the skin. The drug is based on risperidone, which is already used to treat schizophrenia. Two big tests, called RISE and SHINE, were done to check how safe TV-46000 is. These tests looked at different side effects. They checked on behavior, movement, hormones, and metabolism. The goal was to...
Schizophrenia can make it tough to stay active. Social isolation and low motivation often stand in the way. A recent study explored a new way to tackle this issue: virtual group walking. The idea? Use technology to bring people together, even when they can't meet in person. The study involved 37 adults with schizophrenia. They were split into two groups. One group u...
People with schizophrenia often face big challenges in everyday life. They might struggle with basic tasks and feel like they are not getting better. So, researchers wanted to see if multiple sessions of occupational therapy could help. They thought it might improve how well people can function and how they feel about their own recovery. The study was a big deal. It...
Schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition, has long been known to run in families. This means that genes play a big role in it. However, figuring out exactly which genes are involved is tricky. That's where artificial intelligence comes in. Researchers have been using a type of AI called deep learning to make sense of genetic data. They focused on a big set of...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on everyone, but some groups have faced unique challenges. One such group is people with schizophrenia. They have shown a lower rate of vaccination compared to the general public. This raises important questions about how the pandemic has affected their attitudes towards vaccines. Schizophrenia is a complex mental heal...
Brain scans using electroencephalography (EEG) have been a hot topic in mental health research. These scans measure electrical activity in the brain and can help spot patterns linked to mental health conditions. One big area of focus is on people at high risk for psychosis. These individuals, often called CHR, don't always develop psychosis, making it tough to create...
In Tunisia and many other countries with similar economic and cultural backgrounds, family caregivers are crucial to the mental health system. They often take on a heavy load, which can lead to a troubling cycle of violence. Both caregivers and patients with schizophrenia can experience and inflict harm. This situation highlights a significant issue that needs attent...
Schizophrenia is often seen as a puzzle of the mind. It is usually tied to chemical imbalances in the brain. However, recent findings suggest that brain inflammation might play a big role in this disorder. This inflammation can cause several issues. It can activate certain brain cells too much. It can also increase harmful substances in the brain. It can even break d...
The connection between our genes and personality is a hot topic. One interesting angle is the role of genetic risk for schizophrenia. It turns out that having a high genetic risk for schizophrenia might influence personality traits in people who don't actually develop the disorder. This is not about causing schizophrenia but rather about how genes might shape who ...
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition. It often messes with a person's personal values. This can make life even harder for those dealing with it. Some people with schizophrenia find comfort in religion. They use it to cope with their struggles. This has been shown to help in some cases. But there is a big question mark over how much religion helps in sha...