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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

One such intervention is the 2021, Clinician Guide for Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approach by Amy Weisman de Mamani, Merranda McLaughlin, Olivia Altamirano, Daisy Lopez, and Salman Shaheen Ahmad 5. empathy) that lead to positive treatment outcomes for patients with schizophrenia.

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American Dreams: What’s It Like To Be An MQ Research Fellow In The USA?

MQ Mental Health

One of the first ever MQ Fellows selected was Dr Joshua Roffman from Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital. Given known areas of overlap in risk for autism and schizophrenia, I wondered whether periconceptional folic acid might also confer protection against schizophrenia risk.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

in psychology at New York University , as well as her Ph.D. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Chang earned her B.A. Additionally, I would also recommend having a community or team around you.

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New study finds folic acid treatment is associated with decreased risk of suicide attempts

MQ Mental Health

A new study by the University of Chicago has investigated the relationship between folic acid treatment and suicide attempts over two years. The study found a link between folic acid supplements and a 44% reduction in suicide attempts and self-harm.

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Living With Schizoaffective Disorder

MQ Mental Health

Last month saw World Schizophrenia Awareness Day (24 May). Giles’ condition is related to but separate as a diagnosis from both Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. MQ supporter Giles Addison kindly shared his personal experience of being diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder.

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MQ announces its biggest ever investment in new research

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Suhas will examine genetic and environmental predictors of treatment-emergent metabolic abnormalities in schizophrenia. Dr Gareth Griffith from the University of Bristol. Dr Leslie Carol Munoz Johnson from Emory University in Georgia, USA. Dr Marisa Ellen Marraccini from the University of North Carolina, USA.

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Loneliness and psychosis in clinical practice

Society of Clinical Psychology

In fact, the annual rate of loneliness in people with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders appears to be around 2.3 Given the prevalence and impact of loneliness in individuals with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, it is of utmost importance to recognize and address their social needs. Vanderbilt University].

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