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What you need to know about schizophrenia

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyMegan Burke, MDin January 2026
Updated onJanuary 26, 2026
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Brain & Nervous SystemMental Health

Here are a few key things to know about schizophrenia and how it can affect people.

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