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Forensic psychiatrists say Jason Raymond Patterson was unaware killing his sister was wrong

Forensic psychiatrists tell a jury Jason Raymond Patterson was not aware his actions were wrong when he violently killed his sister — who he believed to be possessed — on the front lawn of their ... read more

Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorders: Focus on Bipolar Disorder I and Bipolar Disorder II

schizophreniform disorder, delusional disorder, or psychotic disorder not otherwise specified The symptoms are not due to the physiologic effects of medication or drug abuse or to a general ... read more

Man who set sister alight found not criminally responsible for her death

Jason Raymond Patterson argued he was suffering from a mental health impairment when he killed Jody James, who he believed was possessed by a demon. read more

Herbs can interfere with medications for psychotic disorders, experts warn

There are different types of psychotic disorders. These types of disorders include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophreniform disorder. Some people look to manage psychosis with ... read more

What Causes Agitation?

Agitation is a feeling of severe restlessness, crankiness, or uneasiness. When it happens, you may feel mentally distressed. Physically, you may feel like you can’t sit still, so you may pace or ... read more

Schizophrenia Exams and Diagnostic Tests

A simple finger prick or cheek swab can't show whether someone has schizophrenia. Instead, your doctor will likely talk to you about your symptoms and rule out other disorders before they make a ... read more

Delusion

Schizoaffective disorder can often be misdiagnosed when the correct diagnosis may be psychotic depression, bipolar I disorder, schizophreniform disorder, or schizophrenia. It is imperative for ... read more

Current Research Studies

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of ALKS 3831 Compared to Olanzapine on Body Weight in Young Adults with Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform, or Bipolar I Disorder who are early in their Illness This ... read more

Latest Federal Court Cases - April 2024 #2

The use of paliperidone for the treatment of schizophreniform disorders was well-known in the prior art, as well as the use of long-acting injectable (LAI) formulations of antipsychotics to ... read more

Why marijuana won’t be legalised in Australia

Co-director of health and policy at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, Professor Ian Hickie, has revealed why Australia is extremely unlikely to join countries across the world and ... read more

Scott & White Health Plan Psychiatrists in Texas

I specialize in treating bipolar disorders, schizophreniform disorders, and PTSD while still seeing clients with general psychiatry concerns. I have been working in the field of psychiatry for ... read more