Tag Archives: American Journal of Psychiatry
Schizophrenia is eight different diseases, not one
Liz Szabo, USA TODAY1:06 p.m. EDT September 15, 2014 (Photo: PhotoDisc) New research shows that schizophrenia is not a single disease, but a group of eight distinct disorders, each caused by changes in clusters of genes that lead to different sets of symptoms. The finding sets the stage for scientists to develop better ways to […]
Violence Among Mentally Ill People
Experts Discuss Factors That May Lead to Violence Among Mentally Ill People Aaron Levin While researchers are beginning to understand more about factors linking violence and mental illness, much more research needs to be done to identify individuals at risk. For years, substance use has been known as a key factor mediating the intersection of […]










