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View article: An exploration of blood-based biomarkers of negative symptoms of psychosis in men
An exploration of blood-based biomarkers of negative symptoms of psychosis in men Open
Negative symptoms in the context of psychosis are still poorly understood and diagnosed, which impairs the treatment efficacy of current therapies and patient's integration in society. In this study, we aimed to test hypothesis-based and e…
View article: Long-acting antipsychotic treatments: focus on women with schizophrenia
Long-acting antipsychotic treatments: focus on women with schizophrenia Open
Effective management of schizophrenia (SZ) requires long-term treatment with antipsychotics (APs) to prevent clinical relapse, attain remission and improve patients’ personal and social functioning, and quality of life. Although APs remain…
View article: Initial Psychological Reactions to COVID-19 of Middle Adolescents in Portugal
Initial Psychological Reactions to COVID-19 of Middle Adolescents in Portugal Open
In its early stage, the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent public health measures brought several challenges to people in general, with adolescents being one of the most affected groups. To assess the psychological reactions of Portugues…
View article: Exploratory study on the psychological impact of COVID-19 on the general Brazilian population
Exploratory study on the psychological impact of COVID-19 on the general Brazilian population Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the main international concerns regarding its impact on mental health. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, and behavioral aspects amidst …
View article: A review of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating negative symptoms of schizophrenia
A review of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating negative symptoms of schizophrenia Open
Introduction The finding of prefrontal dysfunction in schizophrenia patients with negative symptoms (NS) has raised interest in using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which can modulate prefrontal function and dopamine release, as …