In a new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the DOC2A ...

The term "schizophrenia" was unclear in meaning from its beginning and has remained unclear ever since. It is long past time ...

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and other changes in thoughts or behaviors. Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects your thoughts, behaviors, and ...

Illinois professor Uwe Rudolph, left, and research scientist Maltesh Kambali led an international group of researchers who found a key role for an enzyme regulating glycine in the brain while ...

People with schizophrenia suffer from psychosis, a primary symptom that is usually treated with antipsychotic medications. Patients also usually suffer from so-called negative or cognitive symptoms, ...

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects thoughts, moods, perceptions, and behaviors. Affected individuals experience positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, and ...

Catatonic symptoms can happen in schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Benzodiazepines work quickly to reduce catatonic symptoms, but they can be addictive. Electroconvulsive therapy is ...

In psychiatric conditions like autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia, differences in social behavior correlate with changes in brain volume, a newly published study shows. The finding comes from ...

Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that is caused by alterations in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative brain function. The results affect many parts of your life ...

Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of antipsychotics, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. Learn about causes, switching meds, and restoring intimacy.