Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are devastating disorders that usually require chronic care and impact individuals and their family members greatly in terms of morbidity and mortality. Research has helped to identify those who may be at greatest risk for developing psychotic disorders. Strategies to prevent psychotic disorders would alleviate suffering and [...]
Tag Archives: schizophrenia
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Onset of Psychotic Disorders in High Risk Populations
February 10, 2010 – 11:02 am
Severe Pregnancy Stress May Increase Schizophrenia Risk in Offspring
February 10, 2009 – 10:13 am
A study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry shows that children of women who experience the death of a close relative may have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. This study was conducted with records of children born in Denmark between 1973 and 1995, which were then linked to the central [...]
Estrogen for the Treatment of Women with Schizophrenia
September 22, 2008 – 12:03 pm
There is cumulative evidence suggesting that estrogen might play a role in the development of schizophrenia and therefore may be useful in the treatment of this illness. On average, the first signs of schizophrenia appear 3 to 4 years later in women than in men, with a second peak in women around menopause. Interestingly, men [...]
