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Introduction

At a Glance

Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that interferes with the brain's perception, behavior, and responsiveness. It is caused by a combination of factors including genetics, brain chemistry, and environment. Symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. 

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What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a brain disease that interferes with perception, behavior and responsiveness. The word…

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Am I At Risk?

Risk factors for developing schizophrenia include genetics, brain chemistry, gender, age, and family history, as well as certain medical conditions. If you are at…

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Causes

There is no one cause of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, chronic illness, brain chemistry and life…

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Prevention

There is no known way to prevent schizophrenia. Depending on a person’s risk of developing schizophrenia, there are also different programs and prevention methods…

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Symptoms

Schizophrenia symptoms may includes hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive impairments such as memory problems and attention deficits. If you or a loved one are…

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