A new brain imaging study found the thalamus, a key sensory filter, is smaller than normal in people with schizophrenia from its earliest stages. This may explain why individuals experience confusion during their illness due to impaired information processing and overload in certain brain regions.
A new study reveals that brain function differences in people with schizophrenia make it hard for them to understand and empathize with others. This can lead to problems in relating to people, making friends and getting jobs, which may contribute to rare incidents of violence.
A new study from the Institute of Psychiatry finds that schizophrenia affects carers' mental and physical well-being from its earliest stages. Carers experience distress due to difficult behaviors and social withdrawal, emphasizing the importance of providing support to prevent further mental illnesses.
A new brain imaging study found that people with schizophrenia exhibit distinct brain changes at the earliest stages of the illness, potentially identifying warning signs and preventing development. The research suggests a role for brain imaging in pinpointing early signs and may lead to preventive psychiatry.
A new 25-minute test distinguishes between different types of schizophrenia by measuring people's response to a sudden loud noise. Early onset schizophrenia has more severe information processing deficits and is less responsive to current treatments.
New research from London's Institute of Psychiatry suggests that clozapine, an atypical drug for schizophrenia, can restore information processing abilities in patients. This restoration enables individuals to filter out background noise and focus on relevant information.