JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Schizophrenia Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University (Relationship Between Problematic Alcohol Use and Various Psychiatric Disorders: a Genetically Informed Study).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 1588 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study investigating the genetic relationship between problematic alcohol use (PAU) and various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and major depression. Conducted by researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea, the study utilized genome-wide association data from over 435,000 individuals of European ancestry to identify shared genetic architectures. The findings revealed a significant polygenic overlap between PAU and psychiatric disorders, with specific genes, TTC12 and ANKK1, suggested as potential causal factors for comorbidity. The research highlights the importance of understanding genetic influences on mental health conditions and their interconnections. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/10, p1588
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:188850517
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