Mental Health and Brain Health

Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

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Researchers have grown pea-sized brains in the lab that are offering an unprecedented look at how neurons behave differently in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These psychiatric conditions affect millions of people worldwide, yet they remain difficult to diagnose because scientists …

Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain Cells That May Prevent Schizophrenia Symptoms Identified

6 min read

Summary: Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell whose overactivity may contribute to schizophrenia-like symptoms, such as cognitive deficits and disrupted sleep. When scientists reduced the activity of these cells in mice with a schizophrenia-linked mutation, the animals’

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Vitamins and Supplements That May Help With Schizophrenia

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If you or a loved one has schizophrenia, you may wonder whether medication alone is enough to treat or prevent symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and aggression. Eighty percent of people with this condition have a relapse within five years of