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Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages.

Diagnoses of psychosis are rising in people born more recently, with symptoms appearing at younger ages.

According to new research, cognitive impairments in psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are linked to brain network organization. This link between cognition and brain ...

Background: Previous reports have suggested that the incidence of psychotic disorders has either been stable or decreasing ...

The incidence of psychotic disorders is increasing in more recent birth cohorts in Ontario, suggesting the need for early ...

A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

In a recent study published in the journal Psychological Medicine, researchers investigate the link between psychotic disorders and youth cannabis use. To this end, cannabis use was found to increase ...

The global market for medications addressing psychotic disorders is projected to reach $32.1 billion by 2033, exhibiting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% over the forecast period.

As I wrote in a previous post, there are six specific conditions within the Schizophrenia and Related Conditions (AKA psychotic disorders) chapter of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...

Find out more about how psychotic experiences may influence early brain ageing and what this means for future mental health.

A new study suggests that people born more recently are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) more ...