Blog Category: Negative symptoms

Negative symptoms and depression predict poorer psychological well-being in individuals with schizophrenia

A study published in Comprehensive Psychiatry evaluated the impact of negative symptoms and depression on psychological well-being in individuals with schizophrenia.

A number of previous studies have demonstrated that negative symptoms are linked to lower rates of recovery in individuals …

Early Detection and Intervention in Psychosis Improves 10-Year Outcome

Early detection in first-episode psychosis confers advantages for negative, cognitive, and depressive symptoms after 1, 2, and 5 years, but longitudinal effects have been unknown. A new article  published in the American Journal of Psychiatry investigated the differences in symptoms …

Persistent negative symptoms in first-episode schizophrenia

A study published in Schizophrenia Research describes that negative symptoms, which are a core feature of schizophrenia, are generally understudied. Researchers evaluated the prevalence and stability of primary negative symptoms, and factors associated with persistent primary negative symptoms in a …