Teen Schizophrenia Predicted With High Accuracy
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Early prediction of psychosis
Medical News Today
A new study states that if they have certain combinations of risk factors, youth who will develop schizophrenia can be identified early with nearly 80 percent accuracy.
Predicting schizophrenia
Health Central
In one of the biggest studies of its kind, researchers have established a way to more accurately predict the onset of psychosis in high risk teenagers. Find out more here.
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Background on schizophrenia
Fragmented Mind
This article gives a great summary of schizophrenia. You'll learn how prevalent this disorder is, including what to look for in predicting psychosis in teens.
Diagnostic issues and controversies
Psychology
Current diagnostic approaches to schizophrenia are subjective at best. Learn why it's so important that new predictors to increase accuracy are discovered.
Diagnostic criteria
Mental Health
Here is the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosing and predicting schizophrenia in teens and adults. Learn what symptoms are needed to confirm this disorder.
Early diagnosis
Schizophrenia
When it comes to schizophrenia and your teen, why is early diagnosis so important? This article suggests that recovery is improved with early treatment.
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Screening for schizophrenia
Psych Central
A study on teens at risk for schizophrenia has released interesting research in neuroimaging. Read how this research can help predict changes in the brain.
The genes of schizophrenia
University of Cambridge
Scientists have recently discovered the first biomarker for schizophrenia. Learn how this early predictor could improve treatment outcomes.
MRI for early diagnosis
Science Blog
This study suggests that a new research approach, using magnetic imaging, has high accuracy in predicting and diagnosing schizophrenia in teens and adults.
The scent of schizophrenia
ABC Radio Australia
A smell test is being developed to more accurately predict schizophrenia in teens and adults. Read about the breakthrough in this interview.

