Schizophrenia
Large study finds genetic 'overlap' between schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Knowledge about the biological origin of diseases like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions is critical to improving diagnosis and treatment. In an effort to push the field forward, three UCLA researchers, along with scientists from more than 20 countries, have been taking part in one of the largest collaborative efforts in psychiatry — a genome-wide study involving more than 50,000 study participants aimed at identifying which genetic variants make people susceptible to psychiatric disease.
Grand Rounds: The Role of Treatment Expectancy in Youth Receiving Exposure-Based CBT for OCD
John Piacentini, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
Director, Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program at UCLA
Coffee will be served in the auditorium foyer beginning at 10:45 AM. As always, free continuing educational credits are available for Grand Rounds; please be sure that you have filled out the forms to receive credit for your attendance.
For further information on upcoming Semel Institute Grand Rounds, educational credits and podcast downloads, please visit: www.psychiatrygrandrounds.com
Grand Rounds: Social Cognition in Schizophrenia: From Function Relevance to Intervention
William Horan, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Psychologist
Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA
Coffee will be served in the auditorium foyer beginning at 10:45 AM. As always, free continuing educational credits are available for Grand Rounds; please be sure that you have filled out the forms to receive credit for your attendance.
For further information on upcoming Semel Institute Grand Rounds, educational credits and podcast downloads, please visit: www.psychiatrygrandrounds.com
Grand Rounds: Nonadherence and Early Symptom Return in Schizophrenia
Kenneth Subotnik, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist and Adjunct Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA
Coffee will be served in the auditorium foyer beginning at 10:45 AM. As always, free continuing educational credits are available for Grand Rounds; please be sure that you have filled out the forms to receive credit for your attendance.
For further information on upcoming Semel Institute Grand Rounds, educational credits and podcast downloads, please visit: www.psychiatrygrandrounds.com
The Real Issue in Arizona: Schizophrenia
Dr. Stephen Marder, professor of psychiatry and director of the Section on Psychosis at the Semel Institute, was featured in two WashingtonPost.com articles on Jan. 14 about accused Tucson shooter Jared Loughner and the suggestion he may suffer from schizophrenia. Marder discussed what the symptoms of the disorder are.
- “The Real Issue in Arizona: Schizophrenia (Part 1)”
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/right-turn/2011/01/the_real_issue_in_ar... - “The Real Issue in Arizona: Schizophrenia (Part 2)”
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/right-turn/2011/01/the_real_issue_in_ar...
Schizophrenia Clinic
This program provides specialized avalutation and treatment for individuals with Schizophrenia and related disorders or sysptoms, such as psychotic behavior, auditory or visual hallucinations, incoherence, delusional, and paranoia. Visit the Section on Psychosis website for useful reference information.
