Opening Remarks at the Center of Excellence

Opening Remarks at the Center of Excellence

These remarks were given by Dr. Palaniyappan when introducing the CEYMH at the Douglas Research Center to the audience at its inaugural seminar series on 20th April 2023 Good morning everyone.  It is a pleasure to welcome you all and introduce the Centre of Excellence...
A special issue on a critical problem

A special issue on a critical problem

Deterioration of functioning in social settings like school or workplace is the most devastating long-term effect of mental disorders such as schizophrenia in young people. This is due to impaired social cognition, which refers to the ability to perceive and produce...
The small bent beams and bridges of our brain

The small bent beams and bridges of our brain

White matter bundles provide the beams and bridges that connect various parts of our brain.  A special type of white matter is the one immediately below the surface of our brain. These structures, called ‘U’ fibers, are a group of short association fibers...
On Psychiatric ‘Signs’

On Psychiatric ‘Signs’

Clinical assessments in psychiatric practice mostly rely on verbal report of symptoms by individuals who experience them. Some of these self- reports are corroborated by family members or other associates, providing information required to formulate the problem that...

Is the brain ageing faster in schizophrenia?

There is some evidence to suggest that the brain may be ageing faster in schizophrenia.  As individuals with schizophrenia have a greater risk of developing age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease, the idea of accelerated...