A single DNA mutation might be the root cause of both autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia.

A recent study using the skin cells of patients with this mental disorder may have uncovered how the illness develops early in life.

This could help explain why schizophrenics are often heavy smokers.

Scientists recently uncovered a direct link between the long-term mental illness and the blood sugar disorder.

People at greater risk for schizophrenia are more likely to try cannabis, and those who do boost their chances of developing the illness.

A review of the definitive manual on mental illness warns that psychiatric disturbances are often mistaken for schizophrenia.

Recent studies show that there are safer meds to treat acute agitation in patients, but many doctors continue to dispense haloperidol.

One of the first studies of its kind identifies a potential genetic link for certain mental disorders.

Doctors typically prescribe antipsychotic meds and psychosocial therapies for this mental disorder. But a good workout may help too.

Evista is prescribed for osteoporosis and to reduce the risk of breast cancer but may also help with symptoms of the mental illness.