Stress Cause Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses, and to behave normally in social situations.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Schizophrenia is a complex illness. Even experts in the field are not sure what causes it.
Genetic factors appear to play a role. People who have family members with schizophrenia may be more likely to get the illness themselves.
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Schizophrenia: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Doctors often group symptoms of schizophrenia into three categories: Positive, negative, and cognitive.Positive SymptomsPositive symptoms include the... Read more »
Schizophrenia linked to pregnancy stress
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Treatment of Schizophrenia
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Schizophrenia
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Psychosocial Issues in Schizophrenia
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Schizophrenia
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