The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

This study tested whether adding a long-acting stimulant (methylphenidate) to regular antipsychotic medication can improve thinking and daily function in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Thirty-five adults who were stable on their current treatment took the …

This study looked at how young people (ages 15-35) with a parent or sibling who has schizophrenia process social cues like facial expressions. Researchers used brain scans and emotion recognition tests to understand these abilities. They also tested whether a computer-based train…