What causes schizophrenia? What we know, don't know and suspect
- Written by Sandy Matheson, Scientist and Digital Librarian, Neuroscience Research Australia
The causes of schizophrenia are largely unknown.Nicola Fioravanti/Unsplash
Schizophrenia is one of the world’s top ten causes of disability. It develops between the ages of 16 and 30 and often persists for life. It affects between 100,000 and 200,000 Australians.
Symptoms include delusions and hallucinations (“psychotic” symptoms),...
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