Schizophrenia News & Features

The average life expectancy of people with schizophrenia is 10 to 20 years less than in the general population. There has long been concern that one reason is long-term use of antipsychotic drugs to ease symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.

New research suggests that growing up with a dog may lower schizophrenia risk by as much as 24%.

Noninvasive treatment worked for a third of patients in study, though effects were temporary

Study designed to allay fears that kitty poop parasites raise odds for schizophrenia, other disorders

Analysis found gene variant prompts too much 'pruning' in brain during teen years

Clozapine already approved for use after other antipsychotics don't work

Lifestyle habits such as smoking greatly up the odds for heart disease, cancer and COPD, study finds

Talk Therapy Effective to Treat Schizophrenia

Findings raise possibility of testing, early treatment, researchers say

The FDA has approved a version of the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole that adults with schizophrenia can take every 4-6 weeks. WebMD has the details.

Goal is to help physicians make better drug choices for psychotic patients

Omega-3 supplements may help protect young people at a high risk of schizophrenia from getting the condition, according to a small study.

Medication can be used as an add-on therapy to antidepressants

People with schizophrenia are three times more likely to smoke than those who don't have the mental health condition, a study published in Lancet Psychiatry says.

Study provides insight into schizophrenia

Suspect DNA often tied to neurological 'pathways' centered on brain cell communication, experts say

WebMD explains the steps you can take to help your loved one with schizophrenia when he or she is refusing to get treatment.

WebMD looks at whether there are ways to reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia.

WebMD has advice for caregivers of people with schizophrenia on how to get patients to stick with their medications.

WebMD has advice for caregivers or schizophrenia patients on how to talk to others about the condition..

An expert explains the latest treatments for schizophrenia.

WebMD provides tips for schizophrenia patients on how to stay healthy.

WebMD has tips for schizophrenia patients on how to reach out to family, friends, and health care professionals to get a support system in place.

WebMD provides advice for caregivers of schizophrenia patients on how to avoid caregiver stress and burnout.

It’s important to have a job when you have a mental illness like schizophrenia. See why at WebMD.