Schizophrenia
A catatonic woman awakened after 20 years & her story may change psychiatry
Although her illness was clinically indistinguishable from schizophrenia she also had lupus an underlying & treatable autoimmune condition that was attacking her brain
Bulgaria: Two Young Men were found Dead in the Sofia’s “Lyulin” District
The bodies of two young men were found in the "Lyulin" district of the Bulgarian capital, BTA reports, citing the Ministry of the Interior.
Psychotic experiences are quite common even among people who don’t have a mental health condition
Environmental factors may have a greater influence over genetics in causing isolated psychotic experiences in people without schizophrenia
Air Pollution Can Cause Mental Health Problems
Air pollution suffocates the lungs and shortens life, but may also be associated with a higher risk of mental illness. This was announced by scientists who analyzed health information for millions of patients in the US and Denmark, according to Reuters and BTA.
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Turkey's Changemakers: An extraordinary treatment for schizophrenia patients
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal emotions, thoughts, social behavior and a failure to understand reality.
Turkish magazine by schizophrenia patients to be out soon
A special issue of a popular Turkish magazine, editorial content of which has been created jointly with schizophrenic patients of an Istanbul psychiatric hospital, will be delivered at the end of March.
Prepared in cooperation with the travel magazine Atlas, "Gündüz Atlas?" aims to show that schizophrenia patients can and do lead normal lives.
Schizophrenia under focus in Istanbul exhibition
"Let Us Not Ignore - Schizophrenia Journey from Pre-history to Today," a newly opened exhibition in Istanbul's Be?ikta? district, aims to display the lives of schizophrenia patients.
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Warning! Cat ownership linked to mental illness
Cuddling with kittens may fill cat-lovers with fuzzy feelings, but there’s a danger lurking beneath that furry face – a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (T.gondii). The Schizophrenia Bulletin reports that the cat-carried parasite – common in developed nations – can infect any warm-blooded species, including humans.
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Istanbul marathon to raise awareness about schizophrenia
People from across the world are scheduled to take part in the Istanbul Marathon to raise awareness about schizophrenia on Nov. 16.
Half a million schizophrenia patients in Turkey: TPD
There are at least 500,000 schizophrenia patients in Turkey, one of the country’s leading medical associations has announced on World Mental Health Day