This study of nearly 5,000 twin pairs suggests that environmental factors play a greater role in the etiology of psychotic experiences than genetic factors. ja.ma/3vze3Cs
This nationwide study found long-term exposure to ADHD medication was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The risk was most pronounced for hypertension and arterial disease, and for stimulant medications. ja.ma/3HRCEIj
Study found that individuals with ED visits for substance use with and without psychosis were at 163 and 9.8 times the risk of developing schizophrenia compared to the general population. Cannabis was the highest-risk substance, particularly in young men. ja.ma/468Im2P
Systematic review and meta-analysis: Stopping antidepressants leads to slight symptom increases compared to placebo, but these symptoms are not clinically significant and do not include mood changes. ja.ma/4lNdBIu
Editorial: ADHD medications, when appropriately prescribed, not only alleviate core symptoms but also reduce serious external outcomes such as self-harm, criminal behavior, and accidents. ja.ma/45FusYM
New data demonstrates that the majority of people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, with current and lifetime prevalence generally much greater than that observed in general community samples. ja.ma/3zvifbd
Individuals with cannabis use disorder showed elevated midbrain dopamine function, potentially linking cannabis use to an increased risk of psychosis. ja.ma/44pyTpr
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