Dopamine does more than fuel pleasure—it plays a key role in how we detect and respond to what matters most. It’s crucial in the brain’s significance detection circuits, helping us focus, learn, and take action. Understanding dopamine means better understanding mental health.

Anosognosia is associated with damage to the right half of the brain, and psychiatric symptoms often arise when there is unbalanced activity between the left and right halves of the brain. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3be5DsG

Caring for your mental health isn’t selfish—it’s self-love. 💛 Prioritizing your well-being is one of the most powerful ways to show up for yourself. #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealth

It is the only medication with FDA approval for reducing suicide risk. About 30% of people with schizophrenia do not get significant benefit from standard antipsychotic medication -- yet clozapine is successful in about 50% of cases. 👉 bit.ly/4dVLMe7

"As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study led by researchers at McGill University, Imperial College London, and the University of Exeter stands to improve the reliability of clinical research." - ScienceDaily

Overcoming the negative symptoms of schizophrenia—like low motivation, reduced emotions—takes more than medication alone. One powerful approach is the intentional creation of positive experiences. Joy, connection, and purpose can help rebuild what the illness has taken.

Studies have lead to the conclusion that acetyl l carnitine works like an antidepressant -- at least for older adults. One of the limitations of the existing data is that most of the studies have been done on people over 50 years old. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4dVLVhF

🌿 It’s okay to ask for help, take breaks, and take things one step at a time. You’re not alone, and support is always within reach.

As a consultant psychiatrist, I get questions like these quite often. And in this video, I attempt to answer many of the questions I get about CBD for psychosis. 👉 bit.ly/4kqnWK4 #psychosis #schizophrenia #antipsychotic

Over half of the top-trending TikTok videos giving advice on mental health include misinformation. The Guardian compiled the top 100 TikTok videos posted under #mentalhealthtips and sent them to psychiatrists, academics and psychologists, who examined them for misinformation.

Research shows that aerobic exercise can significantly improve cognitive functioning in individuals with schizophrenia. Regular physical activity helps enhance memory, attention, and processing speed—areas often affected by the condition.

I make the argument in this talk that clinicians should consider adding a simple antibody screen to their standard medical workup for psychosis because some cases of Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy present with symptoms that very much resemble schizophrenia. 👉 bit.ly/4f6yRGh

True strength isn’t about never falling—it’s about finding the courage to rise again. 🌟 Every setback is a setup for growth. Keep going—you’re stronger than you think. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth

Of all the drugs cannabis is the most likely to have a person later diagnosed with schizophrenia. In a Danish study, they estimated 45% of people with cannabis induced psychosis, wind up with either bipolar or schizophrenia diagnosis. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/43Gnemi

"People who have been taking antidepressants for more than two years are substantially more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms compared to short-term users when they come off the medication, finds a new study." - ScienceDaily

It can result from various causes, including mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, medical issues, substance use, or extreme stress or trauma. Understanding the root cause is key to effective treatment and support.

There are more than 80 case reports in the medical literature describing the onset or worsening of mania after the use of modern antipsychotic drugs. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3FXj0xc #psychosis #antipsychotic

You are so much more than your diagnosis. 💛 It’s your strength, resilience, and courage that truly tell your story. Keep shining through the challenges. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalstrength

Medicine is a part of an answer...but medicines won't succeed in the long-term unless they are paired with other supports and treatments. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4lnzwpf

"Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, can alleviate depression for at least five years after a single dose, a new study finds." - Live Science #mentalhealthnews #mentalhealthtrends #psilocybin