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Early intervention talking therapy to reduce risk of psychosis • May 20, 2025, 1:34 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
No link between ADHD meds and psychosis, study says • May 13, 2025, 2:20 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
Brain networks study examines the transition from early to chronic psychosis • Apr. 25, 2025, 8:29 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
Brain connectivity study identifies neural mechanisms behind psychosis remission • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:47 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

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