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The International College of Neuroethics and Neuroscience is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, treatment, and ethical care of people with schizophrenia through comprehensive research, and policy education.

Over the decades, research has demonstrated that Conditional Release Programs (CONREP) and Compulsory community treatmen...
09/27/2026

Over the decades, research has demonstrated that Conditional Release Programs (CONREP) and Compulsory community treatment can reduce recidivism among forensic patients discharged from inpatient commitment. This study synthesizes current knowledge—including findings from a 2024 California Department of State Hospitals report—to evaluate the impact of involuntary community treatment on recidivism and patient outcomes.



Does Compulsory Community Treatment for Discharged Forensic Hospital Patients Work? The Recent Evidence Base Melinda DiCiro, Melanie Scott, and Sean Sterling June 13, 2025 Cambridge University Press Abstract Objective Over the decades, research has demonstrated that Conditional Relea

ICONN aims to create a global community that embraces change and a passion for improving functional outcomes in the trea...
09/27/2026

ICONN aims to create a global community that embraces change and a passion for improving functional outcomes in the treatment and decriminalization of schizophrenia. Learn more, and join our mailing list.

Learn how to contact ICONN, dedicated to neuroethics, policy reform, and advancing neuroscience research related to schizophrenia treatment and decriminalization.

When it comes to the ethical care and treatment of individuals with schizophrenia, the issue of autonomy, consent and tr...
09/24/2026

When it comes to the ethical care and treatment of individuals with schizophrenia, the issue of autonomy, consent and treatment is a nuanced, yet highly important conversation.

The following article by esteemed experts Dr. Harry Kennedy and Dr. Mary Davoren explores these considerations.



Neuroethics and Treatment without Consent Harry G. Kennedy, and Mary Davoren April 11, 2025 Cambridge University Press Abstract Objectives We consider the neuroethics of treatment without consent from a broader perspective than the accepted starting point of functional mental capaci

Increasing numbers of Americans are affected by serious mental illness and severe substance use disorders. While funding...
09/22/2026

Increasing numbers of Americans are affected by serious mental illness and severe substance use disorders. While funding has increased for the treatment of these conditions in recent years, increases in service needs have outstripped resources.

These conditions require innovative approaches to care that should include integrated medical care and community resources to decrease isolation and to improve the response to crises as they occur.

Read more below:



The Behavioral Health Care Continuum in the USA: What It Should Look Like and How We Can Pay for It Elinore F. McCance-Katz March 25, 2025 Cambridge University Press Abstract Increasing numbers of Americans are affected by serious mental illness and severe substance use disorders. While

Throughout its two and a half centuries in existence, US mental health policy has repeatedly failed people living with s...
09/17/2026

Throughout its two and a half centuries in existence, US mental health policy has repeatedly failed people living with schizophrenia. The result has been a consistent failure to adequately treat people living with schizophrenia, which is now understood to be a highly treatable condition.

Other countries, such as Italy, have successfully leveraged reform to achieve greatly improved outcomes. Understanding US history and the successful implementation of policy change in other countries is imperative and teaches us that accountability in implementation is necessary to break the cycle of policy failure.

Learn more in this highly informative article by Dr. Katherine Warburton.



Failure to Treat: An American Policy Perspective Katherine Warburton October 28, 2024 Cambridge University Press Abstract Throughout its two and a half centuries in existence, US mental health policy has repeatedly failed people living with schizophrenia. The failures are cyclical—the i

Schizophrenia is a severe and disabling psychiatric illness that profoundly affects a person’s ability to think clearly,...
09/15/2026

Schizophrenia is a severe and disabling psychiatric illness that profoundly affects a person’s ability to think clearly, perceive reality, manage emotions, and engage in daily activities. While antipsychotic medications have long been the cornerstone of treatment, debates persist around their long-term use and potential impacts on brain structure and function.

What happens if you take medications, and what happens if you don't?



Medications for Psychosis in People with Schizophrenia: What Happens If You Take Them and What Happens If You Don’t? Ambarin Faizi and Stephen M. Stahl July 25, 2025 Cambridge University Press Abstract Schizophrenia is a severe and disabling psychiatric illness that profoundly affects a

Anosognosia, a term that denotes a lack of insight into one’s own condition, is a defining characteristic of many psycho...
09/10/2026

Anosognosia, a term that denotes a lack of insight into one’s own condition, is a defining characteristic of many psychotic illnesses. As a result, generations of psychiatrists have pursued a paternalistic approach to care. Yet in the past century, the overall trend in patient care has been toward autonomy. What does it mean to respect the autonomy of patients whose lack of insight may bring them harm?



The Four Principles of Bioethics in Cases of Anosognosia Rennie Burke and Katherine Warburton July 14, 2025 Cambridge University Press Abstract Anosognosia, a term that denotes a lack of insight into one’s own condition, is a defining characteristic of many psychotic illnesses. As a res

This chapter in our recently published book discusses the Dutch Law on Compulsory Mental Healthcare (Wvggz), which aims ...
09/08/2026

This chapter in our recently published book discusses the Dutch Law on Compulsory Mental Healthcare (Wvggz), which aims to strengthen the autonomy of patients with severe mental disorders by recognizing that coercive measures can be used not only to prevent harm, but also to restore autonomy.



Autonomy and Compulsory Care in the Netherlands Esther Nauta and Gerben Meynen September 19, 2025 Cambridge University Press Abstract This chapter discusses the Dutch Law on Compulsory Mental Healthcare (Wvggz), which aims to strengthen the autonomy of patients with severe mental disord

ICONN is advancing four primary goals to promote scientifically and ethically informed education about the care and trea...
09/03/2026

ICONN is advancing four primary goals to promote scientifically and ethically informed education about the care and treatment of individuals with schizophrenia and related conditions:

* Build a coalition of thought leaders.

* Lead an international research agenda to improve functional outcomes for people living with schizophrenia.

* Create a global community of practice to build scientifically supported models of care.

* Disseminate information in the service of advocacy through policy statements, editorials, amicus briefs, podcasts and formal academic work.

Those goals are outlined on our website (link below):



Explore policies and research aimed at reforming mental health systems, supporting neuroethics, and improving outcomes for those with psychotic disorders worldwide.

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