April 30, 2012 (Florence, Italy) — Extensive loss of gray matter during adolescence and abnormal development of white matter could contribute to the onset of schizophrenia, according to midpoint ...

Dr. Strakowski: Thank you for your excellent comments. One interpretation that at least I take from this is rather than approaching these individuals as progressions to something else (schizophrenia, ...

"In general, we found that most factors do not predict the age of onset or the duration of the prodrome. It is as if the illness has its own agenda and will manifest regardless of any factors…It is ...

An abrupt, intense symptom onset may overwhelm cognitive coping responses before they effectively mobilize, whereas gradual progression allows initial adaptation attempts to preserve mental functions.

She was sociable and happy in high school. But in college that changed abruptly: Depressed and withdrawn, some days she couldn't get out of bed. And that wasn't all. "I had really odd thoughts," ...

The following story is a composite case based on common clinical experiences, created to illustrate early warning signs of schizophrenia. Names and details have been changed to protect privacy. When ...

She was sociable and happy in high school. But in college that changed abruptly: Depressed and withdrawn, some days she couldn't get out of bed. And that wasn't all. "I had really odd thoughts," ...