No alteration of leukocyte telomere length in first episode psychosis.

Both shorter telomeres and schizophrenia have been associated with a decrease in life expectancy. Furthermore, several studies found a shorter telomere length (TL) in schizophrenia. Understanding whether or not telomere shortening is directly related to pathophysiology of schizophrenia or is a consequence of a cumulative exposure to chronic stress is of major importance.

[Drug treatment of anxiety disorders].

DRUG TREATMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS Three classes of drugs are available for the treatment of anxiety disorders: benzodiazepines, other anxiolytics, and serotonergic antidepressants. Except for acute anxiety and adjustment disorders, benzodiazepines are not recommended because of the risks associated with their chronic use (cognitive disorders, dependence, withdrawal syndromes). Other anxiolytics may be prescribed in generalized anxiety disorder but their effectiveness is generally poor.