Subgroup of psychotic patients at high risk of becoming violent, researchers believe In the aftermath of murder and violence, a perpetrator’s mental state – whether they are psychotic or have psychopathic traits – is commonly discussed. New Norwegian brain research may indicate that both are sometimes at play.
Children and youth born prematurely are prescribed drugs to treat mental illness more often SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Preterm children need more follow-up of mental health
Most Nordic survivors of the 2004 tsunami are doing well “Humans can withstand great strain. This important finding in the trauma research can provide hope and faith", says researcher who has followed individuals affected by the tsunami for years.
Over 100 genetic loci for schizophrenia found The largest current study of schizophrenia has located a number of genes that contribute to raising the risk of the serious mental disorder.
Utøya survivors too often clam up Survivors of the mass murder of young people at a summer camp by a Norwegian right-wing terrorist nearly three years ago can be reluctant to talk about their traumas, partly out of consideration for their families and friends. The ones who refrain from seeking social support experience more anxiety and depression.
Prompt detection hastens healing of psychoses Individuals whose serious psychoses are detected and treated within just a few weeks of being diagnosed appear to have double the chance of being in sound mental health ten years later.
A farewell to Asperger’s syndrome As of next year the diagnosis of autism types will be simplified and nobody will be diagnosed with Asperger’s.
Cutting back on coercion Psychiatric wards in larger cities in Norway are more apt to use coercive medical care than ones in smaller communities, but reductions are underway.