Changes to just one gene, called GRIN2A, have now been tied to psychiatric symptoms, including early-onset schizophrenia.

A new study suggests that doxycycline, an antibiotic often used for acne, may lower the future risk of schizophrenia in ...

A rare genetic finding shows that GRIN2A mutations can directly trigger psychiatric illness. Early treatment insights point ...

The idea that an everyday bond with a pet could intersect with psychiatric research often sparks confused reactions, yet it ...

Many people live with a secret that feels almost impossible to describe. They hear speech or whispers that nobody else ...

They are more likely to die from disease. They are more likely to die from violence. They are more likely to die as they age. And they don’t live nearly as long. The life expectancy of people with ...

Schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia are separate mental disorders. Learn about both, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

A surprising new meta-analysis is stirring fresh debate about the link between cat ownership and schizophrenia-related disorders. Researchers from the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in ...

The living room was calm as Mohammad Fitri watched the evening news with his family – until the newscaster suddenly stopped talking and stared straight at him. When Fitri turned to his parents and ...

A specific type of brain cell is abnormally active in mice exhibiting behavior reminiscent of schizophrenia, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. By dampening the activity of ...

"This sort of measure has great potential to be a biomarker for the development of psychosis," Prof. Whitford says. "Ultimately, I think that understanding the biological causes of the symptoms of ...