The association between psychotic disorders and living in urban areas appears to be a reflection of increased social fragmentation present within cities, according to a new article.
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September 7, 2010
June 17, 2010
Sexual trauma may spark mental health problems
Traumatic sexual incidents may cause serious mental health problems in the years after the events, new research has shown. Using a unique investigative method, researchers examined the mental health of women who had visited rape crisis centers -- and it showed that sexual trauma plays a role in the development of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
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February 2, 2010
Exercise may increase volume in certain brain areas of patients with schizophrenia
Potentially beneficial brain changes (an increase in the volume of an area known as the hippocampus) occur in response to exercise both in patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls, according to a report. The findings suggest that the brain retains some plasticity, or ability to adapt, even in those with psychotic disorders.
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November 17, 2009
More than the baby blues: Searching for data on the treatment of postpartum mental illness
by Joye C. Anestis When I sat down to research this post on treating postpartum mood (e.g., depression, bipolar I & II), anxiety, and psychotic disorders, I thought it would take no time to come up with some clear data...
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November 8, 2009
World’s Leading Experts In Schizophrenia To Meet At 26th Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference Nov. 13
Internationally renowned experts in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, researchers and clinicians, patients and their families and friends will gather in Pittsburgh to discuss the latest in research and clinical advances at the 26th Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference to be held Friday, Nov. 13, at the Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh.
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