by Admin | Jan 4, 2023 | Posts
We rarely use genetic testing while treating first-episode psychosis, as there are no directly relevant genetic tests for diagnosis or treatment selection One specific situation where genetic testing may help is when we face the issue of poor response to treatment or...
by Admin | Dec 25, 2022 | Posts
Mike successfully defended his PhD earlier this month. Mike started as a Research Associate with us and quickly became an indispensable ‘family’ member of the PEPP team at Victoria Hospital, London, ON. He led the recruitment efforts for our CIHR supported...
by Admin | Dec 25, 2022 | Posts
by Admin | Dec 24, 2022 | Posts
Schizophrenia is a neurodevelopmental illness that is thought to originate early in life, when the brain’s gyrification (folding) process is at its peak. Some studies have suggested that gyrification may also be reduced in schizophrenia, particularly in early...
by Admin | Dec 23, 2022 | Posts
As one person with lived experience of psychosis put it, “psychosis messes with our language skills, like being able to talk and get what other people are saying”. There are two specific things that can happen with schizophrenia that have to do with...
by Admin | Dec 23, 2022 | Posts
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that is characterized by problems with thinking and communication. One specific aspect of this, called Formal Thought Disorder (FTD), refers to the loss of structure in our thought process that manifests in speech. Many...
