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Psychologist Opinion On Causes Of Schizophrenia
Health Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia Causes
Causes
No single cause can account for schizophrenia. Rather, it appears to be the result of multiple causes such as genetic factors, environmental and psychological assaults, and possible hormonal changes that alter the brain's chemistry.
Abnormalities in Brain Structure, Circuitry, and Chemicals
Brain scans using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have shown a number of abnormalities in the brain's structure associated with schizophrenia. Such problems can cause nerve damage and disconnections in t...
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Health Guide
Depression diagnosis, screening tests
...frequently than expectedScreening TestsA mental health specialist, such as a psychiatrist, social worker, or psychologist, is the best source for a diagnosis of depression. Such health... Read more »Stress: Treatment
...boredom and depression.Stress may play a part in making people vulnerable to illness. A physician or psychologist should be consulted if there are any indications of accompanying medical or... Read more »Depression Treatment
...psychiatry, psychology, or social work as well as several years of training at a psychoanalytic institute.Psychologists have graduate-level training, including an internship in a mental healthcare... Read more »Schizophrenia: Risk Factors
Schizophrenia is the most common psychotic condition.AgeSchizophrenia can occur at any age, but it tends to first develop (or at least become evident) between adolescence and young... Read more »Schizophrenia: Introduction
Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders that interfere with thinking and responsiveness. It is a disease of the brain, just like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The term... Read more »Images
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