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a very serious mental illness in which someone cannot think or behave normally and often experiences delusions
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Recent Examples of schizophrenia
Since mental illnesses can be linked to genetics, relatives of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder were also invited to participate in a study funded by India’s Cognitive Science Research Initiative’s Department of Science & Technology.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a Danish study covering the health data of almost 7 million found that cannabis use disorder was associated with as much as 30% of schizophrenia cases among young men.
—Kevin A. Sabet, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities say Valdez had multiple untreated mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, and that he had been seen in Concord earlier in the day screaming at cars.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been identified to be at greater risk of developing psychotic conditions such as bipolar or schizophrenia, compared with neurotypical kids.
—David Cox, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a Danish study covering the health data of almost 7 million found that cannabis use disorder was associated with as much as 30% of schizophrenia cases among young men.
—Kevin A. Sabet, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities say Valdez had multiple untreated mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, and that he had been seen in Concord earlier in the day screaming at cars.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been identified to be at greater risk of developing psychotic conditions such as bipolar or schizophrenia, compared with neurotypical kids.
—David Cox, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schizophrenia
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However, with a broader definition, women’s health now encompasses all of the conditions that affect women disproportionately, uniquely, and differently, from autoimmune conditions to chronic pain and dementia.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your brain on a plant-rich diet Eating more plant foods than animal products is linked to a lower risk of dementia, even in older age, according to a new study.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The molecular structure of MD-PiHP is nearly identical to that of MDPV, a potent cathinone that appeared in 2010 and can cause extreme psychosis and death.—
Matt Richtel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her defense lawyer Kevin Reddington argued that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time and isn’t criminally responsible for the deaths.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Venus and Pluto clash, paranoia over a working relationship throws a wrench in a collaboration.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rachel spent the entire series drowning in paranoia and dread, and now the worst has already happened.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some of the essays are benign and well-documented; tales of her own neuroses, and her obsessions with the health of her father, Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The future will belong to people with a very specific combination of personality traits and psychosexual neuroses.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Boes was working with a patient who had a rare disorder called peduncular hallucinosis, in which damage to the thalamus, a structure at the center of the brain, causes visual hallucinations.—
Grace Huckins,
Wired,
17 Aug. 2020
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Cycling between periods of mania or hypomania – high energy and excitement – and depression can have an enormous impact on a person’s daily life, work, and relationships.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
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And then fifteen years later, divorce uprooted us all; my family-first ethic hadn’t withstood the episodes of depression and hypomania that, eerily for me, took hold of my husband for a handful of years at midlife.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding mania has continued to peak in recent days as rumors swirl that the couple have cemented their wedding date, guest list, and venue for a summer celebration.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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About 30% of shares will be allocated to smaller, retail investors—so expect some meme-stock mania after the launch.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.—
Mary Ramsey
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Clancy will be undergoing a forensic psychological evaluation later this week after Reddington informed the court of her intention to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at trial.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Schizophrenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schizophrenia. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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