Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, was under a yearlong legal arrangement that allows for involuntary psychiatric treatment.
Category: Schizophrenia
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him.
When her little brother Tim begins behaving strangely, doctor-in-training Jamie Shandro calls on her medical school experience and her sisterly love to navigate his frightening diagnosis.
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F.D.A. Approves a New Antipsychotic Drug
Available antipsychotic treatments work by blocking dopamine receptors. The new drug, Cobenfy, takes a different approach.
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Alex Izenberg Was Almost a Teen Rock Star. His Second Chance Is Here.
He was discovered by a star songwriter and hit the road before schizophrenia turned his world upside down. Two decades later, he’s releasing an LP he’d longed to make.
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Jim Gordon, Top Rock Drummer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Music:He was an elite studio musician who played with A-list artists and helped write the Eric Clapton hit “Layla.” But his life was shattered by mental illness and a murder conviction.
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Regulators Announce Changes to Nursing Home Rating System
The New York Times – Business:The federal agency that oversees nursing homes has tightened rules around the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs.