It's sometimes tricky to tell whether someone you care about has bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. They're both mental illnesses that affect how people think and act, and some of the symptoms ...

A recent study of the hoarding phenomenon within schizophrenia spectrum disorders highlights the need for nuanced assessments and reconsideration of diagnostic classifications.

There are several sub-types of schizophrenia based on symptoms: Paranoid schizophrenia: People with this type are preoccupied with false beliefs (delusions) about being persecuted or being ...

Schizophrenia and BPD have some similar symptoms, like paranoia, psychosis, and trouble maintaining relationships. BPD symptoms concern emotional dysregulation, whereas schizophrenia symptoms ...

The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like schizophrenia.

University of California, Davis, researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that ...

As mentioned, using drugs such as methamphetamines or LSD can cause symptoms similar to schizophrenia. Methamphetamine use can cause hallucinations and paranoia. Angela D. Harper, MD, is in ...

(1997) found that out of 100 hospitalized patients with dementia, five exhibited significant hoarding symptoms, four of whom were diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Another study conducted in ...