A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression ...

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Investigating the Genetic and Biological Mechanisms That Predispose to Early-Onset Psychotic Illnesses” on Tuesday, December ...

If you have either schizophrenia or psychosis you may experience symptoms like hallucinations or delusions. But although schizophrenia and psychosis have these symptoms in common, the two conditions ...

A small pilot study published September 17, 2017 in Psychiatry Research finds that marijuana can cause a temporary increase in psychotic-like states in people who are at high clinical risk for ...

Illinois professor Uwe Rudolph, left, and research scientist Maltesh Kambali led an international group of researchers who found a key role for an enzyme regulating glycine in the brain while ...

Psychotic disorders can cause symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Conditions include schizophrenia, drug-induced episodes, and more. Mental health treatment usually involves a combination of ...

Schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia have numerous similarities. However, both have differences in their symptoms and diagnostic criteria. Schizotypal personality disorder (STPD) and ...

If you're one of the growing numbers of women who use weed while pregnant, think twice: A new study found it may increase psychotic-like behaviors in children. If you're one of the growing numbers of ...

Generative AI chatbots can amplify delusions in people who are already vulnerable, as dangerous ideas go unchallenged and may even be reinforced. Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and ...