The precise cause of childhood schizophrenia is not known. As with adult schizophrenia there is an assumed relationship between genetic factors the environment. Possible causes include family history, birth trauma, exposure to viruses in the womb or parents being older.
Schizophrenia in children is essentially no different to adult... Read more
Depression is a frequently occurring symptom in schizophrenia. Some maintain that depression is a symptom of schizophrenia whilst others view it as a discrete mood disorder. Whatever the standpoint the importance of depression in schizophrenia is important for at least two reasons. First, anything that adds to the difficulties and discomfort of... Read more
Learn More: One of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of schizophrenia derives from a lack of knowledge and understanding. Quite simply, the more you learn, the easier it becomes to understand and explain what is happening and why. Although good progress has been made, schizophrenia still isn't fully understood, so don't try searching... Read more
Mental illness has always provided a convenient if frequently erroneous explanation for acts of aggression and violence. Although evidence is somewhat mixed, the vast body of data points to the mentally ill as being more likely to be the victims of violence rather than the perpetrators.
Recent research by professor Eric Elbogen, PhD,... Read more
One of the first targeted treatments for schizophrenia has been announced in this month's American Journal of Psychiatry. The new drug, currently referred to as experimental compound MK-0777, targets working memory problems.
Working memory refers to a temporary storage and processing system. It is an active system in the sense that... Read more
