Science CodexA switchboard in the brain could unlock treatments for autism and schizophreniaWashington PostIn some disorders, particularly autism and schizophrenia, this ability is disrupted. The brain has difficulty keeping internal and external input…
Read more →Perpetuating Schizophrenia's StigmaNew York TimesSchizophrenia, which affects 1 percent of the population and emerges in the late teens to early 20s, is deeply misunderstood. People who suffer from it are often suspected of being dangerous, but thi…
Read more →Student seeks understanding of schizophreniaWashington PostWASHINGTON — Dreonna Richardson is 18 years old. She's just graduated from Ballou Senior High school in Southeast Washington. She's gentle and quiet but she notices a lot. She hasn…
Read more →The BC Schizophrenia Society Victoria Branch is undertaking strategic planning at this time through engaging various stakeholders such as persons with lived experience, family members, staff, volunteers, and community partners. This is to gather their experiences within the Mental Health Community to enhance our direction for the future. Our strategic priorities will be best aligned with our community’s needs. Those facing mental health challenges very much need all of our support.
We will be holding several focus groups throughout this process. As you know, strategic planning is very important to all organizations. We are seeking to build a 3 year plan and the voices of our supporters will help us learn more about a variety of community perspectives. Mental health and mental illness are a huge priority for our region (south island).
MSUTodayPsychiatry department lecture to feature schizophrenia expertMSUTodayHe has written several books on schizophrenia and related topics in psychiatry. He has also published more than 350 original articles, book chapters, and abstracts and is a se…
Read more →Medical DailyResearchers find a genetic overlap between schizophrenia and autismMedical News TodayResearchers have identified mutations in genes that control epigenetic regulation, which may contribute to both schizophrenia and autism. Schizophrenia af…
Read more →What is schizophrenia?Pakistan TodaySchizophrenia is one of the most common and severest mental disorders prevailing these days. It affects both men and women equally. This disease manifests itself in men earlier than in woman. It is more likely to app…
Read more →CNNBrain atlas aims to find causes of autism, schizophreniaFierceHealthITThe project, called the BrainSpan Atlas of the Developing Human Brain, is funded by the National Institutes of Health, and aims to help researchers answer questions related to the…
Read more →Neural Dysfunction Tied to Schizophrenia SymptomsPsychCentral.comNeural Dysfunction Tied to Schizophrenia Symptoms People with schizophrenia misinterpret what they see and experience in the world, and new research provides insight into brain mechanisms…
Read more →WXYZDetroit Police searching for missing 59-year-old with schizophreniaWXYZDetroit Police searching for missing 59-year-old with schizophrenia. 3:28 PM, Mar 24, 2014. 3:29 PM, Mar 24, 2014. (WXYZ) – Detroit Police are asking for the public's help t…
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