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Rethinking Schizophrenia, Part III

In the first two parts of this series, I argued that our understanding of schizophrenia has been shaped for too long by what is easiest to see. Hallucinations and delusions are obvious, disruptive, and often frightening, so they naturally became the primary targets of treatment.

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Rethinking Schizophrenia: Part II - From Recognition to Restoration

In my last post, I argued that our conversation about schizophrenia needs to shift, noting that while we have spent decades chasing positive and negative symptoms, we have largely ignored the one domain that most directly drives functional recovery: cognition.

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Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Philosophy Forged in the Real World

There are certain phrases I use often, sometimes delivered with humor, sometimes with blunt honesty, but every one of them reflects how I live, practice, and lead. They are not motivational slogans.They are survival principles, clinical guideposts, and the backbone of my career in community mental health.

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Rethinking Schizophrenia: When Cognition Drives the Bus

New medications are showing early signs of improving cognition in schizophrenia, something no antipsychotic has ever done. These advances are being measured through tools like the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB)

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Striatal Connectivity and Anhedonia

Anhedonia is the reduced ability or inability to experience pleasure from activities that are typically found enjoyable. This can include things like social interactions, eating, hobbies, music, or even physical intimacy.

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PMHNP Psychiatric Assessments vs. Full Psychological Evaluations: What’s the Difference?

There are two types of evaluations- a psychiatric assessment and a full psychological evaluation. There are important distinction between them. While both types of assessments aim to understand your mental health needs, they differ in depth, purpose, and who conducts them.

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