psychosis

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Youth Psychosis

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Youth Psychosis

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Young individuals who use high-potency cannabis between ages 16 and 18 are twice as likely to experience psychosis by their mid-twenties ...

Lack of Sleep in Childhood Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk

Lack of Sleep in Childhood Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Children who consistently experience insufficient sleep from infancy through early childhood are significantly more likely to develop psychosis as young adults. ...

Key Brain Systems Implicated in Psychosis

Key Brain Systems Implicated in Psychosis

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers provide new insights into the brain mechanisms behind psychosis. The research identified malfunctions in two critical brain systems—the “filter” and ...

Childhood Loneliness Linked to Later Psychosis

Childhood Loneliness Linked to Later Psychosis

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Childhood loneliness significantly increases the likelihood of experiencing a psychotic episode later in life, particularly in women. Through an observational case-control ...

Reduced Brain Grey Matter Linked to Early Onset Psychosis

Reduced Brain Grey Matter Linked to Early Onset Psychosis

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A groundbreaking study reveals a strong association between a reduction in grey matter and Early Onset Psychosis (EOP). This extensive brain ...