Prospection refers to people's internal mental representations of future events and the pre-experience of these prospective events. It is very important for planning future actions and motivating ...

For patients experiencing their first episode of schizophrenia, essentially patients and their families don't have any background. The clinician has to do a retrospective diagnostic assessment and do ...

New analysis from a mental health care study shows that "coordinated specialty care" (CSC) for young people with first episode psychosis is more cost-effective than typical community care.

1st episode drug naïve patients with psychosis might be at higher risk for cardiometabolic disturbances which could affect the different cognitive, and executive functions and domains of social ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Kane: In talking ...

Schizophrenia is often characterized by recurring relapses, which are associated with a substantial clinical and economic burden. Early identification of individuals at the highest risk for relapse in ...

Two reviews reaffirm the problems the substance causes for mental health and highlight the complex debate around regulation ...

Relapses are often associated with a major disruption in a person’s life, such as a job loss or legal problem. They’re usually preceded by early warning signs that appear a week or so in advance, says ...