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World Schizophrenia Day 2022: Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Schizophrenia

May 24, 2022 12:06 IST

World Schizophrenia Day: Schizophrenia is a mental condition which affects normal functioning of the brain. It interferes with a person's ability to feel, act and think.
Young Adults With Schizophrenia Have Highest Suicide Risk: Study

May 31, 2021 09:31 IST

A new study has found that young adults with schizophrenia have the highest suicide risk and those aged 65 and older have the lowest.
Schizophrenia: Causes And Symptoms You Must Take Note Of

Jul 21, 2019 11:24 IST

A person with Schizophrenia would face difficulty in differentiating from reality and delusion, whereas a person with a normal brain functioning would be able to do that easily.
Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder May Run In The Family: Know The Signs And Symptoms Of Schizophrenia

Jun 26, 2018 03:32 IST

Scientists observe that psychological disorders like Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder are more influenced by genetics rather than neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
World Schizophrenia Day 2018: All You Need To Know About Schizophrenia

May 24, 2018 02:10 IST

World Schizophrenia Day 2018: Schizophrenia is a mental condition which affects normal functioning of the brain. It interferes with a person's ability to feel, act and think.
7 Things You Didn't Know About Schizophrenia

Jan 15, 2018 03:13 IST

Living your worst nightmare can be terrifying for any of us but the ones suffering from schizophrenia do that every day. Even in the realm of mental illness, schizophrenia continues to be a taboo and isn't much talked about. Here are 7 things everyone should know about schizophrenia
The Impact Of Music Therapy On Mental Health

Jan 11, 2018 11:41 IST

Here's how music can improve your mental health!
Magnetic Pulses May Treat Schizophrenics Who 'Hear Voices'

Sep 5, 2017 09:58 IST

People with schizophrenia experience a range of symptoms.One of the best-known is hearing voices, also known as Auditory Verbal Hallucination (AVH). Read the full report here.
New Drug For Treating Schizophrenia Approved

May 19, 2017 11:59 IST

Drug firm Lupin today said it has received US health regulator's approval to market generic version of Seroquel XR tablets, used in the treatment of schizophrenia, in the American market.
Mental Health Of Siblings May Also Affect You

Sep 21, 2016 08:17 IST

Individuals who have a brother or sister with mental disorders may be at an increased risk of developing the condition, a study has warned.
4 New Genetic Diseases Within Schizophrenia Identified

Apr 29, 2016 03:18 IST

Researchers have identified four previously unknown genetic diseases that can be brought under the umbrella diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Scientists Find Gene Fault That Raises Schizophrenia Risk 35-Fold

Mar 14, 2016 10:32 IST

Scientists say they have conclusive evidence that changes to a gene called SETD1A can dramatically raise the risk of developing schizophrenia - a finding that should help the search for new treatments.
Schizophrenics More Likely To Attempt Suicide: Study

Feb 11, 2016 12:25 IST

People with schizophrenia are six times more likely to have attempted suicide than those without the mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves, a new study says.
Vitamin B12 Levels Drop Among The Elderly, Autistic People: Study

Jan 25, 2016 02:00 IST

Vitamin B12 levels in the brain are significantly decreased in the elderly and are much lower in individuals with autism or schizophrenia as compared to their peers at similar ages, a new study has found.
High Fat Diet Can Combat Schizophrenia

Dec 18, 2015 12:43 IST

A diet high on fat but very low on carbohydrates which is generally favoured by body-builders may be effective in treating schizophrenia, new research has found.
How Marijuana Use Leads to Severe Mental Disorder

Dec 4, 2015 11:48 IST

Cannabis or marijuana use increases neural noise in the brain, leading to a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality, says an Indian-origin researcher.
Hallucinations Linked to Changed Structures in Brain

Nov 22, 2015 02:52 IST

People diagnosed with schizophrenia who are prone to hallucinations are likely to have structural differences in a key region of their brain than healthy individuals and people with schizophrenia who do not hallucinate, says a new study.
Shell-Shaped Brain Region Allows Multitasking

Oct 22, 2015 01:51 IST

Researchers have found evidence that a shell-shaped region in the centre of the mammalian brain is likely responsible for the ability to routinely and seamlessly multitask.
New Target for Schizophrenia Cure Found

Sep 21, 2015 10:26 IST

Scientists have been able to link the abnormal behaviour of two genes to the underlying cause of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for schizophrenia treatment.
First-time fathers' age and schizophrenia risk

Nov 8, 2010 05:00 IST

Men who are relatively older at their first child's birth may be more likely than younger first-time fathers to have a child who eventually develops schizophrenia.
Low vitamin D linked to schizophrenia

Sep 28, 2010 04:46 IST

Newborn babies with low levels of Vitamin D face double the risk of schizophrenia in later life.
Schizophrenia drug calms children

Feb 27, 2010 04:36 IST

Risperidone appears to be safe and effective for treating disruptive behaviour in children with developmental disorders.
Children of schizophrenic mothers

Feb 27, 2010 10:16 IST

Neurologic abnormalities are common in offspring of mothers with schizophrenia, according to recent research. However, such abnormalities are not usually seen in the offspring of mothers with other mental disorders.
Schizophrenia risk with flu exposure

Feb 26, 2010 12:29 IST

Infants exposed to influenza in the womb during the first half of pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of schizophrenia.
Quality of childhood environment

Feb 23, 2010 02:56 IST

An enriched, stimulating environment during childhood reduces the likelihood of developing schizophrenia and criminal behaviour in young adulthood. Although several reports have suggested a link between environmental factors and these mental health problems, few studies have looked at early childhood interventions as a means of preventing them.
Genetic changes in psychotic disorders

Feb 22, 2010 03:56 IST

Two major psychotic illnesses, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), are related disorders that may have similar genetic causes. These findings could lead to a better diagnostic test, early treatment and/or new treatment.
Brain activity may predict schizophrenia

Jun 23, 2008 10:54 IST

Changes in brain activities of individuals on being given ketamine drug may predict their vulnerability to schizophrenia.
Marijuana linked to schizophrenia

Aug 1, 2007 01:02 IST

Regular use of cannabis (also known as marijuana, grass or ganja) could increase the risk of developing a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia can be traced through genes

Jul 30, 2007 12:40 IST

Siblings of people suffering from schizophrenia can show certain brain abnormalities, which gradually diminish by early adulthood.
Music eases schizophrenia symptoms

Nov 6, 2006 12:50 IST

Listening to music might help ease depression, anxiety and emotional withdrawal symptoms of schizophrenia.
Epilepsy increases schizophrenia risk

Jun 22, 2005 02:19 IST

History of epilepsy doubles the risk of developing schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like psychosis.
Flu in pregnancy related to schizophrenia

May 12, 2004 03:52 IST

Children born to women who contract the flu during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk for schizophrenia later in life.