Predicting the risk of psychosis in cannabis users
Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of psychosis. It’s suggested that genetic variation in the AKT1 gene might...
Omega-3 to treat mental illness
Several health organizations have come together to review the evidence. Here’s what we know.
Marijuana and brain volume changes in people at high risk of schizophrenia
Researchers at Royal Edinburgh Hospital, in the UK are the first to follow patients over 2 years.
Physiotherapy to treat schizophrenia
Researchers at Catholic University Leuven, in Belgium, reviewed the evidence for physical therapy in people with schizophrenia. First, the details....
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Sumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan reviewed the evidence related to music’s effect on people with different mental illnesses.
Fatty acids, vitamin D, and the risk of psychotic-like symptoms
Low intake of fish, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and vitamin D deficiency has been suggested to play a role in...
Vitamin D levels in adolescents with severe mental illness
Research suggests that patients with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotics have low vitamin D blood levels and may have a higher...
Treating tardive dyskinesia with Ginkgo biloba
Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lower face. Researchers at Peking University, in Beijing,...
Review: Cannabis use in schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia frequently report benefit from cannabis use. Yet, cannabis may be a risk factor for schizophrenia. Researchers from...
Cannabis and the risk for developing psychosis
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, hypothesized that cannabis use (or a cannabis use disorder) at a...
Is there a role for exercise to treat schizophrenia?
In this Cochrane Library review, researchers from the University of Toronto, in Ontario evaluated the mental health effects of exercise/physical...
Farm animals help treat mental disorders
Researchers from the Norwegian University tell us, “The benefits of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for humans with mental disorders have been...
Using N-acetylcysteine to treat schizophrenia
 Brain levels of glutathione are lower in schizophrenia — a disorder that often is chronic and not responsive to treatment....
Marijuana use increases the risk of schizophrenia
According to a study in The Lancet, “There is now sufficient evidence to warn young people that using cannabis could...
Adding yoga to schizophrenia treatment
Yoga instructor Janette Scott wrote in Yoga Magazine, “Yoga has been shown to give many positive benefits to people with...
Spinning the effect of marijuana abuse in schizophrenics
NORML, the medical marijuana advocacy group, thinks this is a positive study. I don’t see it that way.
Winners of the Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in CAM
Dr. Alastair Cunningham of Toronto, Ontario and Dr. Abram Hoffer of Victoria, BC received the honor at an award ceremony...
Ayurvedic herbs used to treat schizophrenia
The Cochrane Library reviewed the literature and found 3 small studies.
Chinese herbal medicine plus antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia
The Cochrane Collaboration review of 7 studies suggests the following.
Omega-3 effects on mood, personality, and behavior
There’s growing interest in the relationship between fatty acids and variability in mood, behavior, and personality. Here are the findings...