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What do we know about the causes of schizophrenia?

Early intervention and treatment can help avoid the first episode of schizophrenia. Jeffrey Borenstein, MD, a psychiatrist at The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, describes the early warning signs and how to screen for them.


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  • What are the early signs of schizophrenia?

  • What do we know about the causes of schizophrenia?

  • What causes schizophrenia?

  • What is the current treatment for schizophrenia?

  • Are there different types of schizophrenia?

  • What are risk factors for schizophrenia?

  • Do we know the causes of bipolar disorder?

  • What are obstacles in the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

  • What you need to know about schizophrenia

  • What are common side effects with schizophrenia medication?

  • What are symptoms of schizophrenia?

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