People who are prone to experiencing psychosis often face hidden challenges in daily life that are not immediately visible to ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Paramedic Chris Tabor works the night shift in Multnomah County. “It’s almost like a different world” when it gets dark in Portland, he said. “The city slows down and that’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Psychosis occurs when someone experiences a loss of contact with reality. This happens when a person's thoughts and perceptions become distorted, making it ...

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 ...

MAYVILLE – Jason Wells’ diagnosis as a paranoid schizophrenic took center stage as the defense continued calling witnesses during Wells’ murder trial Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court. Various county ...