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What is Schizophrenia ?

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The cause of schizophrenia is still unclear. Some theories about the cause of this disease include: genetics (heredity), biology (abnormalities in the brain’s chemistry or structure); and/or possible viral infections and immune disorders.

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This video covers theories about the cause of schizophrenia, which is described as still unclear. The theories mentioned include genetics and heredity, biology in the form of abnormalities in the brain's chemistry or structure, and possible viral infections and immune disorders.

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  • The cause of schizophrenia is described as still unclear
  • Genetics and heredity are mentioned as a theory
  • Abnormalities in brain chemistry or structure are mentioned
  • Possible viral infections and immune disorders are mentioned

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This video presents “What is Schizophrenia ?” — The cause of schizophrenia is still unclear. Some theories about the cause of this disease include: genetics (heredity), biology (abnormalities in the brain’s chemistry or structure); and/or possible viral infections and immune disorders. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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