The study, published in The Canadian Medical Association Journal, found there was a 60 percent rise in diagnoses of psychotic ...

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Background: Previous reports have suggested that the incidence of psychotic disorders has either been stable or decreasing ...

People born more recently are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) more often and at younger ages than people born earlier, suggests a large study of more than 12 million ...

Canadian Study Shows People Born in the 2000s Face Double the Risk of Their Parents’ Generation In A Nutshell Psychosis ...

Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages.

Rates of psychotic disorders have increased in young people in Ontario, a new study suggests. Researchers suspect cannabis use as a contributor.

Psychosis rates increasing in younger generations – and experts don’t know why - Major study of over 12 million Canadians ...

Teens who used marijuana in the last year had a significantly higher likelihood of developing a psychotic disorder, according to new research published Wednesday. The study, conducted by researchers ...

A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

The global market for medications addressing psychotic disorders is projected to reach $32.1 billion by 2033, exhibiting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% over the forecast period.

Psychosis is when a person loses touch with reality. This is the definition most recognized by the general public, and yes, it's simplistic and reductionistic. A more deeply textured definition would ...