"Uncovering the Origins of Psychosis: Insights from AI and Brain Networks"

A new study using brain scans and machine learning has identified two key brain regions, the anterior insula and ventral striatum, as crucial to psychosis in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and those with psychosis of unknown causes. The findings support the theory that malfunctioning brain networks responsible for directing attention may lead to hallucinations and delusions. The study aims to pave the way for earlier diagnoses and better treatments for psychosis, potentially targeting these brain areas with existing treatments and studying the effects of antipsychotic medications.