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Aug 19, 2026
New genomic studies show a practical recall-by-genotype strategy for psychiatry, shared genetic liability across psychiatric and physical conditions, and improved disease prediction using disease-history trajectories.
Jun 26, 2026
Studies reveal context-dependent genetic effects in psychiatric disorders, reassuring evidence on prenatal antidepressant use, and findings on parental depression timing, diagnostic interview reliability, and rising self-diagnosis.
May 24, 2026
Researchers found a schizophrenia biomarker, CACNA2D1, and corrected brain circuit problems in mice. A grin2a gene mutation disrupts belief-updating; new cholinergic antipsychotics are emerging.
May 30, 2026
BioXcel completed a market assessment for at-home IGALMI use, finding strong prescriber and payer interest. The company submitted an sNDA for at-home use in acute agitation associated with bipolar disorders or schizophrenia.
Jul 23, 2026
Tortugas Neuroscience and Korsana Biosciences emerged with significant funding to advance clinical-stage pipelines targeting neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Tortugas raised $106 million, while Korsana secured $175 million to develop therapies for conditions including Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
Jun 11, 2026
Helus Pharma announced publication in Nature Medicine of Phase 2a trial results showing its short-acting psychedelic SPL026 met its primary endpoint with significant reductions in depressive symptoms at two weeks in moderate-to-severe MDD patients. The company also appointed a new SVP of Medical Affairs and is advancing HLP003 (Breakthrough Therapy Designation from FDA) and HLP004 in its pipeline.
Jun 11, 2026
Advances in precision mental health research include TMS findings published in Nature Molecular Psychiatry showing targeted brain stimulation can address specific depression and anxiety symptoms, the launch of the three-year GlobalMinds NHS genomic study analyzing 49,000 DNA samples, and the new $1 million Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science.
May 09, 2026
The global schizophrenia drugs market is projected to grow from USD 9.1 billion in 2026 to USD 15.8 billion by 2036 at a 5.8% CAGR. Long-acting injectables and second-generation antipsychotics lead the market.
May 02, 2026
Laguna won FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for a blood-based schizophrenia test, while Neurocrine dosed the first patient in a Phase 2 trial of NBI-1117570.
Apr 28, 2026
Eli Lilly has launched two Phase 2 trials for brenipatide (LY3537031): RENEW-Op-1 for opioid use disorder and RENEW-Scz-1 for schizophrenia. Both are randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies that are not yet recruiting as of February 2026.
Apr 21, 2026
Evidence on ketogenic diets remains limited for psychiatric disorders and diabetes, while a systematic review in overweight and obese women with PCOS found significant short-term improvements. Experts said more controlled, long-term studies are needed.
Apr 18, 2026
Teva said the FDA accepted its New Drug Application for long-acting olanzapine for schizophrenia, with a decision expected later this year. The company also reported Austedo sales of $2.26 billion in 2025 and plans six biosimilar launches in 2026 and 2027.
Apr 13, 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences initiated and dosed the first patients in a Phase 2 trial of NBI-1117570 in adults with schizophrenia. Nxera Pharma said it will receive US$22.5 million in milestone payments to be recognised as Q1 FY2026 revenue.
Mar 26, 2026
The FDA approved milsaperidone for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, while COMP360 psilocybin met its primary endpoint in a second phase 3 trial for treatment-resistant depression. Phase 2a data showed intravenous DMT (SPL026) significantly reduced depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder patients.
Mar 18, 2026
A longitudinal study of 460,000 teenagers found that adolescent cannabis use increases the risk of developing bipolar and psychotic disorders by twofold, as well as raising risks for depression and anxiety.
Mar 12, 2026
Researchers identify speech latency as a biomarker to enrich schizophrenia clinical trials, while a separate study finds clozapine more effective than alternatives for patients who fail initial antipsychotic treatment.
Mar 05, 2026
AbbVie has successfully transitioned from Humira dependence to growth driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, while maintaining a 54-year dividend increase streak and expanding its pipeline to roughly 90 programs through strategic acquisitions.
Mar 03, 2026
University of Melbourne receives $2.1 million for quantum-enabled brain-on-chip platform for neurological diseases, while Evogene partners with Queensland University of Technology on AI-driven cancer therapeutics targeting chemotherapy resistance.
Mar 03, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb's growth portfolio increased 17% in 2025, partially offsetting a 15% decline in legacy products facing generic competition. The company's stock gained 11.4% in the past month on strong fourth-quarter results.
Mar 01, 2026
Teva and Sanofi reported durable 44-week efficacy for duvakitug in inflammatory bowel disease, while the FDA accepted Teva's application for TEV-749, a once-monthly olanzapine injection for schizophrenia.
