PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Paramedic Chris Tabor works the night shift in Multnomah County. “It’s almost like a different world” when it gets dark in Portland, he said. “The city slows down and that’s ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Long before police found 78-year-old Millicent Williams’ body, she complained to DeKalb County officials that her grandson was mentally ill. Now, he may not stand trial in her ...

If you're one of the growing numbers of women who use weed while pregnant, think twice: A new study found it may increase psychotic-like behaviors in children. If you're one of the growing numbers of ...

A small pilot study published September 17, 2017 in Psychiatry Research finds that marijuana can cause a temporary increase in psychotic-like states in people who are at high clinical risk for ...

A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Psychosis occurs when someone experiences a loss of contact with reality. This happens when a person's thoughts and perceptions become distorted, making it ...

(CNN) -- If you're one of the growing numbers of women who use weed while pregnant, think twice: A new study found it may increase psychotic-like behaviors in children. The study, published Wednesday ...

MAYVILLE – Jason Wells’ diagnosis as a paranoid schizophrenic took center stage as the defense continued calling witnesses during Wells’ murder trial Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court. Various county ...

Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression ...

DELPHI, Ind. (WNDU) - We’ve reached the 15th day of testimony as the trial continues for the man accused of killing two teenage girls in Delphi more than seven years ago. 52-year-old Richard Allen is ...