Highlights from SIRS 2016, including online support for carers, machine learning for prognosis and management, new insights into the neurobiology of schizophrenia, and a special item on anti-NMDAR encephalitis with Susannah Cahalan, author of New York Times bestseller Brain on Fire.

The Lancet Psychiatry: Conference report: Schizophrenia International Research Society, Florence, 2–6 April, 2016

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Niall Boyce discusses the challenges of funding mental health research with Sophie Dix from MQ, the mental health charity.

Money, Money, Money

Niall Boyce talks to artist Eleanor Minney and Professor Liz Tunbridge about their collaboration exploring genetics and mental health.

Switching perceptions

Comedian Robin Ince discusses laughter, the brain, and his new book I’m a Joke and So Are You with Lancet Psychiatry Editor Niall Boyce.

Joking aside

Marco De Ambrogi and Niall Boyce talk to Series author Manfred Green about biological terrorism, preparedness, and the need for an integrated response.

Bioterrorism

Bill Deakin talks to editor of The Lancet Psychiatry Niall Boyce about the BeneMin trial, which looks at the benefit of minocycline on negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

The Lancet Psychiatry: Conference report: Schizophrenia International Research Society, Florence, 2–6 April, 2016

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