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FDA approves the first new schizophrenia drug in decades

Until now, all available antipsychotics have worked by blocking a dopamine receptor. In most patients with schizophrenia, they can reduce symptoms like hallucinations and paranoia to a manageable level.

28 September 2024, 04:28 IST

FDA approves the first new schizophrenia drug in decades

FDA approves the first new schizophrenia drug in decades

FDA approves the first new schizophrenia drug in decades

28 September 2024, 04:28 IST

Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

The potential for heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are well known hazards of extreme heat. Yet, physical health is not the only factor to consider under extreme heat; mental health can also suffer. Many people can relate to the sleepless nights during hot summer months, as well as anecdotal experiences of irritation and aggression when thermally uncomfortable.

29 May 2024, 03:56 IST

Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

29 May 2024, 03:56 IST

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome

Latest research suggests that some ancient viral DNA sequences in the human genome play a role in susceptibility to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

26 May 2024, 08:42 IST

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome

26 May 2024, 08:42 IST

The many faces of schizophrenia

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day is observed on May 24 every year to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma associated with the condition. Metrolife curates a list of five books about the condition.

21 May 2024, 21:16 IST

The many faces of schizophrenia

The many faces of schizophrenia

The many faces of schizophrenia

21 May 2024, 21:16 IST

Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases: Study

Our brains are responsible for managing the environmental challenges we face, especially higher temperatures and humidity, for example by triggering sweating and telling us to move out of the sun and into the shade.

17 May 2024, 09:18 IST

Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases: Study

Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases: Study

Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases: Study

17 May 2024, 09:18 IST

AI language models could help diagnose schizophrenia, study says

Researchers at University College London in the UK developed new tools, based on AI language models, that can characterise subtle signatures in the speech of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, which is characterised by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language.

10 October 2023, 13:39 IST

AI language models could help diagnose schizophrenia, study says

AI language models could help diagnose schizophrenia, study says

AI language models could help diagnose schizophrenia, study says

10 October 2023, 13:39 IST

Overseas Women’s Club spreads smiles to ashram inmates

The OWC actively collaborates with 16 charitable organisations in Bengaluru

25 May 2023, 20:32 IST

Overseas Women’s Club spreads smiles to ashram inmates on Schizophrenia Day

Overseas Women’s Club spreads smiles to ashram inmates on Schizophrenia Day

Overseas Women’s Club spreads smiles to ashram inmates

25 May 2023, 20:32 IST

Heavy cannabis use linked to schizophrenia

Nearly two centuries later the possible link between cannabis use and schizophrenia continues to be intensively researched, often provoking heated debate in its wake

06 May 2023, 17:04 IST

Heavy cannabis use linked to schizophrenia especially among young men

Heavy cannabis use linked to schizophrenia especially among young men

Heavy cannabis use linked to schizophrenia

06 May 2023, 17:04 IST

Living with paranoid schizophrenia

A former journalist recounts her difficult journey from fear and confusion to diagnosis and recovery

12 November 2022, 01:29 IST

Living with paranoid schizophrenia

Living with paranoid schizophrenia

Living with paranoid schizophrenia

12 November 2022, 01:29 IST

Not easy to live with partner having mental issues: HC

The court drew an adverse inference of the woman's outright refusal to go through the medical examination by an expert board

24 December 2021, 13:57 IST

'Not easy to live with partner having mental issues': Delhi HC terms couple's marriage invalid

'Not easy to live with partner having mental issues': Delhi HC terms couple's marriage invalid

Not easy to live with partner having mental issues: HC

24 December 2021, 13:57 IST