Owning a Cat Can Make a Person More Susceptible to Schizophrenia, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology Apr 17, 2024

In a new study, experts found that people who owned cats before age 25 were about twice as likely to develop schizophrenia. Find out more about it in this article.

Too Many Video Games, Too Much Computer Usage Link to Psychotic Experiences

Apr 12, 2024

Spending too much time playing video games or on your computer can lead to psychotic experiences. Continue reading to know the symptoms.

Bullying Linked to Chemical Changes in Brain That Increases Risk of Psychosis [Study]

Feb 07, 2024

Bullying increases the risk of psychosis, according to a study. Continue reading to learn more.

Mother Claims Seeing Figure of Jesus in Pith of Clementine; When Does Pareidolia Occur? Is It Normal?

Oct 21, 2022

The mother-of-five seems to have experienced pareidolia upon seeing a figure of Jesus Christ in the pith of clementine. Read the article to know what this phenomenon could mean to a person's mental health.

Severe Vitamin B12 Deficiency May Lead to Permanent Neurologic Damage

Sep 30, 2022

Early diagnosis of Vitamin B12 deficiency is important to prevent future neurologic damage. Yes, it is a serious problem that shouldn’t be ignored. If you have no idea about it, read on to get concise information.

Psychosis in Children Is Down to Genetics, Linked with Copy Number Variation [Study]

Aug 24, 2022

Researchers recommend genetic testing on children with symptoms of psychosis to confirm the levels of copy number variants (CNVs), which is related to neurodevelopmental and psychotic disorders. Read the article to learn more.

Virtual Reality Therapy Makes People With Psychosis Confident Leaving Home and Engaging in Real-Life Activities

Apr 06, 2022

People with psychosis who are unable to leave their homes to "walk outdoors" have benefited from a virtual reality program. Continue reading to learn how this happened.

What Is Shared Psychosis and How To Treat It

Jan 12, 2021

Shared psychosis, also known as folie a deux, happens when people acquire delusion from someone who has the condition who are closely related to them. So how do you treat it?

Scientists Link Psychosis to Dopamine and the Brain’s Ability to Process Novel Situations

Jun 24, 2020

New research analyzes how the brain processes further information in novel situations and a sense of reality, which is distorted for patients with psychosis. Scientists relate brain activity in a learning environment to the messenger chemical dopamine.

Researchers Find Treatment Targeted at Reducing Symptoms of Psychosis

Jul 10, 2019

The compelling aspect is that this CNV can be linked to pathophysiology, and, as the new study shows, to treatment

Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Tobacco: Which is More Harmful?

Apr 08, 2019

The debate rages on.

High-potency cannabis raises the risk of psychosis

Mar 23, 2019

Daily use of cannabis, particularly high potency cannabis, is associated with higher rates of psychosis, new research shows.

Studies show that ADHD drugs can lead to psychosis

Mar 21, 2019

A new study on the effects of medication prescribed to those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests that teens and young people could face an increased risk of psychosis with certain drugs.

Studies Give A New Perspective On Hallucinations

Oct 19, 2015

Hallucination, like dreams, comes from things we already know.