Scientists at the Broad Institute say they're finally cracking open the root causes of schizophrenia. Until now, the biology behind the disease has been hard to pin down. Earlier research had shown ...

Catatonic symptoms can happen in schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Benzodiazepines work quickly to reduce catatonic symptoms, but they can be addictive. Electroconvulsive therapy is ...

A young woman with nervous breakdown expressions on background. [Courtesy/iStock] Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders in our communities. Often dismissed as ...

How Does Cobenfy Work, and How Is It Different From Other Medicines Used to Treat Schizophrenia? An imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters may contribute to schizophrenia. Current ...

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to schizophrenia. Science has not yet determined how these two factors interact to produce the diverse array of behavioral and neurochemical changes in the ...

Researchers have discovered a mechanism in mice whereby lack of nutrients in early pregnancy gives rise to schizophrenia-like symptoms in adult offspring. The mechanism, which involves a sequence of ...