Dr. Weeks’ Comment: A safe and potentially beneficial agent for those suffering with schizophrenia and from anti-psychotic drugs.
Oxytocin Add on Study for Stable Schizophrenic Patients …
Dose of oxytocin is based upon previous studies in humans showing improvement in schizophreniarelated changes in behavior and brain function (Kosfeld et al, 2005; Kirsch 2005; Heinrich M 2003).
Bonding Hormone Improves Symptoms of Schizophrenia | Psych …
The same hormone that helps mothers and babies bond may help ease the symptoms of schizophrenia. New research studying the effects of oxytocin suggests that the hormone may have a potential benefit in treating patients with schizophrenia. Dr. David Feifel from the Department of Psychiatry at the
Hormone Oxytocin Can Help In Schizophrenia Treatment …
New study found that hugs, touches and sharing feelings with loved ones induce so called love hormone (oxytocin) in the brain and this hormone can help patients who are suffering from schizophrenia, social anxiety and similar disorders. Researchers c
Psychiatric News Alert: Oxytocin May Open Doors to Treat …
The Wall Street Journal reports that “inhalation of the hormone oxytocin may benefit patients with autism or schizophrenia . . . [by improving] social interactions among these patients because it helps them pick up on the emotions of other people.”
Sharing secrets: oxytocin and trust in schizophrenia.
1. Soc Neurosci. 2009;4(4):287-93. Epub 2008 Aug 1. Sharing secrets: oxytocin and trust inschizophrenia. Kéri S, Kiss I, Kelemen O. Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Semmelweis University, Balassa u. 6., Budapest H1083, Hungary. keriszabolcs@psych.sote.hu