Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis: Is Mandatory Monitoring Warranted for Its Early Recognition? by T. A. Munshi, D. Volochniouk, T. Hassan, N. Mazhar

“…We are presenting a case report of a 21-year-old schizophrenic male who developed myocarditis within 3 weeks of starting on clozapine for his treatment resistant psychosis. We then aim to review some of the available literature and raise awareness among physicians as this condition can potentially be fatal if not detected early.…”
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Comprehensive synthesis of mHealth interventions in psychiatry: insights from systematic, scoping, narrative reviews and content analysis by Zaakira Shahul Hameed Mahreen, Noor Azziah Zainuldin, Melvyn Weibin Zhang

“…Additionally, mHealth shows promise in managing substance use disorders and severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and psychosis. Conclusion: Despite positive outcomes, challenges such as data privacy, user engagement and healthcare integration persist. …”
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Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease by Sara Varanese, Zoe Birnbaum, Roger Rossi, Alessandro Di Rocco

“…These complications include motor fluctuations, dyskinesia, unpredictable or absent response to medications, falls, dysautonomia, dementia, hallucinations, sleep disorders, depression, and psychosis. The therapeutic management should be driven by the attempt to create a balance between benefit and side effects of the pharmacological treatments available. …”
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Synthetic Cannabis-Induced Mania by Mehmet Fatih Ustundag, Esra Ozhan Ibis, Atakan Yucel, Halil Ozcan

“…Hospitalization and admission to psychiatric units depending on SC use have been observed mostly with psychosis. Although SC-induced affective symptoms were mentioned in the literature, mania has not been reported before. …”
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Severe Agranulocytosis following Simultaneous Administration of Chlorpromazine and Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in a Patient with Sepsis: A Possible Toxic Combination by Anil Jha, Hassan Ghoz, Nicholas James

“…We are presenting a case of a patient with psychosis on chlorpromazine who was prescribed TMP/SMX for a urinary tract infection. …”
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Exploring the Therapeutic Role of Physical Activity in Psychotic Disorders: Cognitive, Somatic, and Mental Health Impacts by Klaudia Fikas, Kamil Chwaliszewski, Dorota Waz, Michał Mazur, Jakub Szarłowicz, Zofia Goliszek, Karolina Łucja Sobek, Wiktoria Tabin-Barczak, Aldona Sokołowska, Sebastian Samuła

“…Studies should investigate the neurobiological mechanisms behind the beneficial effects of physical activity in psychosis, such as stress responses and neuroplasticity. …”
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Gangguan Psikotik Akibat Stroke Iskemik by Rini Gusya Liza, Bahagia Loebis

“…Treatment given to medical conditions often produce remission of psychosis but it is not always happen.<br />Psychotic symptoms can persist longer after recovery.  …”
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Profound Autonomic Instability Complicated by Multiple Episodes of Cardiac Asystole and Refractory Bradycardia in a Patient with Anti-NMDA Encephalitis by Stephanie R. Mehr, Roy C. Neeley, Melissa Wiley, Avinash B. Kumar

“…First described about a decade ago, it frequently manifests as a syndrome that includes progressive behavioral changes, psychosis, central hypoventilation, seizures, and autonomic instability. …”
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Hemorrhagic Stroke in a Young Adult with Undiagnosed Asymptomatic Dandy–Walker Malformation by Haleem Abdul, Joseph Burns, Andrea Estevez, Carlos Nasr El-Nimer, Brinsley Ekinde, Sherard Lacaille

“…The literature reveals adult symptomatology including brainstem infarction, psychosis, and neuromuscular disease. Stroke is an exceptionally rare presentation of this malformation, with only one ischemic event reported in the literature. …”
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Constructs across a hierarchical, dimensional model of psychopathology show differential associations with social and general cognitive ability. by Scott D Blain, Jerillyn S Kent, Timothy A Allen, Carly A Lasagna, Chloe A Peyromaure de Bord, Aisha L Udochi, Scott R Sponheim, Colin G DeYoung, Ivy F Tso

“…Data were collected from two samples (n = 653), including psychosis-spectrum patients, their first-degree relatives, and individuals from community sources. …”
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Broad spectrum micronutrients: a potential key player to address emotional dysregulation by Amelia Villagomez, Michelle Cross, Noshene Ranjbar

“…In particular, outcomes associated with emotional regulation via BSMs across a variety of psychiatric illnesses (ADHD, autism, trauma, mood disorders, nicotine dependence, and psychosis) to date have been positive.…”
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Koro Syndrome: Epidemiology, Psychiatric and Physical Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options by Yukino N. Strong, David Y. Cao, Jessica Zhou, Maya A. Guenther, Danyon J. Anderson, Alan D. Kaye, Brian E. Blick, Prathima R. Anandi, Hirni Y. Patel, Ivan Urits

“…The condition typically affects young males who believe in sex-related myths, and many individuals can co-present with anxiety, depression, or even psychosis. Although most presentations of Koro are self-limiting, the condition is harmful for one's self-esteem and quality of life, and some individuals may go through extreme, physically injurious measures to prevent genital retraction. …”
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Perception and Facts Regarding Electroconvulsive Therapy at Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi by Muhammad Azeem Rao, Fareed Aslam Minhas, Shumaila Tasleem, Syed Rafay Hussain Zaidi, Bahjat Najeeb, Manzoor Ali

“…Methods: The research, conducted at Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi, from 2013 to 2018, analysed data from 1779 patients, revealing a substantial prevalence of bipolar affective disorder, severe depressive illness, postpartum psychosis, and catatonic schizophrenia among those undergoing ECT. …”
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Sexual Dysfunction and Hyperprolactinemia in Male Psychotic Inpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Erik Johnsen, Rune Kroken, Else-Marie Løberg, Eirik Kjelby, Hugo A. Jørgensen

“…Cross-sectional data were obtained at discharge from the hospital or 6 weeks after admittance for patients acutely admitted for psychosis and treated with a second-generation antipsychotic drug. …”
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Maternal mental health matters: Indicators for perinatal mental health-A scoping review. by Elly Layton, Alexandra Roddy Mitchell, Elissa Kennedy, Allisyn C Moran, Francesca Palestra, Neerja Chowdhary, Shanon McNab, Caroline S E Homer

“…We found 25 indicators for PMH aligned with the Global Perinatal Mental Health Theory of Change, which were condensed to form a core set of nine indicators These core indicators include the proportion of women with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, or adjustment disorders in the perinatal period; the proportion of women screened for these services; the proportion who have access to services following a positive diagnosis; and, the proportion of healthcare providers trained to provide mental health care. …”
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Theatre and Psychoanalysis: or Jung on Martin Crimp's Stage: “100 Words” by Solange Ayache

“…A similar resort to psychoanalysis and psychiatry can be found in Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis (2002): in these “theatres of the mental space,” both authors turn either the clinical voice of the doctor or the neurotic voice of the patient into a self-referential source of vocal stage poetry displaying the bare materiality of words and the disapearance of the subject.…”
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Development and predictors of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents with depressive disorders: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression by Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Violeta Perez-Rodriguez, Javier de Otazu Olivares, Javier Camacho-Rubio, Aditya Sharma, Ana Catalán, Josefien Breedvelt, Claudia Aymerich, Mihai Pop, Carmen Moreno, Ian Kelleher, Jane Anderson, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Christoph U Correll, Allan H. Young

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“Spice” (Synthetic Marijuana) Induced Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Case Series by E. Ul Haq, A. Shafiq, A. A. Khan, A. A. Awan, S. Ezad, W. J. Minteer, B. Omar

“…It is reported to cause ischemic strokes, hepatitis, anxiety, and psychosis. Although it is associated with dose dependent tachycardia and can lead to coronary vasospasm, it has not been directly related to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). …”
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Hemiataxia: A Novel Presentation of Anti-NMDA Receptor Antibody Mediated Encephalitis in an Adolescent by Greg D. Phillips, Gillian N. Jones, Maureen Callaghan, Marc P. DiFazio

“…Clinical signs often include encephalopathy, new-onset psychosis, and movement phenomenon. Although orofacial dyskinesias were initially identified as a characteristic movement phenomenon in this type of encephalitis, an expanded range of abnormalities has recently been reported, including isolated ataxia. …”
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A study report on the effect of COVID-19 pandemic in providing in-and-out-patient psychiatric services in a level-3 COVID hospital by Deepa Singh, Richa Pandey, Gaurav S. Yadav, Prabhat K. Agrawal, Amil H. Khan, Tapas K. Aich

“…During 3 months of tele-consultation service provided, 23.5% of patients had the diagnosis of depression, 21.4% of them had various types of headaches, 15.9% of patients had psychosis, 15.3% had anxiety disorders, and 8.8% had a bipolar-affective disorder. …”
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