Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders are severe mental conditions characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and mood disturbances. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers a deep dive into these disorders, emphasizing their diagnosis, management, and underlying causes. Our expert editors ensure content is both clinically relevant and actionable, aiding psychiatrists in offering effective and compassionate care.

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Recently published articles about Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorders

Case Report

Priapism and Atypical Antipsychotics

July 16, 2020

Priapism is a rare but severe adverse event. Here, read a report of a patient who developed priapism with clozapine and paliperidone palmitate treatment.

Liliana P. Ferreira , Teresa Maia , Tiago F. Ferreira , et al

Brief Report

Clozapine Levels and Inflammatory Stress

July 2, 2020

Stress-induced changes in pharmacokinetics can alter plasma levels of drugs like clozapine. This brief report describes the case of a man with schizoaffective disorder who showed sustained elevation in...

Mujeeb U. Shad , Abigail Wagner

Case Report

A Serotonin "Cocktail"

July 2, 2020

Serotonin syndrome appears in different gradations of severity, affecting recognition and reporting. Read this case report to find out more about this condition.

Joaquim C. Nunes , José L. Botas

Academic Highlights

Schizophrenia Remission Roller Coaster

June 30, 2020

In this journal CME activity, find experts' recommendations for reducing schizophrenia relapse, such as adopting a patient-centered approach, selecting medications based on current evidence, and implementing psychosocial interventions.

Christoph U. Correll , John Lauriello

Review Article

Psychiatric Prodrome in Anti-NMDAR Encephalopathy

June 18, 2020

In addition to psychosis, depressive symptoms can occur in patients with anti-NMDAR encephalopathy (ANMDARE). ANMDARE should be considered in patients presenting with psychotic or atypical depressive illnesses. Early recognition...

James A. Bourgeois , Anh-Vu Nguyen , Keith A. Young

Case Report

A Case Report Highlighting the Impact of COVID-19 in Mental Illness and Its Physical Consequences

June 16, 2020

A 39-year-old man with schizophrenia develops paranoia about his neighbors and COVID-19 and then injures himself by applying cleaning products to his body. Read this case to see how...