Tag: psychosis

Brain structure linked to hallucinations and musical aptitude

From the University of Liverpool press release: New research published in Schizophrenia Research conducted at the University of Liverpool links brain structure to an individual’s likelihood of experiencing hallucinations and to their… Read more »

Study suggests people with psychotic-like experiences spend less time in healthy brain states

From the Elsevier press release: Healthy people experiencing subtle symptoms observed in psychotic disorders, such as hallucinations and delusions, have altered brain dynamics, according to a new study published in… Read more »

Brain stimulation may improve cognitive performance in people with schizophrenia

From the King’s College London press release: Brain stimulation could be used to treat cognitive deficits frequently associated with schizophrenia, according to a new study from King’s College London. There is… Read more »

Study suggests screening those at risk of psychosis may help prevent violence, reduce stigma

From the Columbia University Medical Center press release: A new study of young persons at clinical high-risk of developing psychosis has identified measures of violence potential that may be useful in… Read more »

Trouble remembering details of social interactions seen in all phases of schizophrenia

From the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences press release: People with schizophrenia have trouble remembering the details of social interactions in all phases of the illness, UCLA researchers… Read more »

Study suggests Alzheimer’s disease patients with psychosis more likely to be misdiagnosed

From the St. Michael’s Hospital press release: People with Alzheimer’s disease who experience psychosis — including delusions and hallucinations — are five times more likely to be misdiagnosed with dementia… Read more »