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An Overview Of The Various Kinds Of Schizophrenia Disorder

Scientists aren’t exactly sure what causes schizophrenia yet, but it’s believed to be a combination of physiological and environmental factors. Research shows that family members of a schizophrenic have a ten times’ greater risk of developing the disorder, compared to the general population. Often relatives of schizophrenics will exhibit some similar symptoms, like communication difficulties, strange behavior or paranoia. Brains of schizophrenics have certain noticeable similarities, such as smaller volume, reduced blood flow and neural activity in certain areas and enlarged ventricles at the brain’s center. Psychologists say there are five different types of schizophrenia disorder. Continue reading

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What is Bipolar Disorder?

Possibly you’ve been diagnosed recently, or else perhaps you know someone suffering from this disorder, or else you may have just heard the term and it sparked a curiosity. Regardless of how your curiosity grew to becomte piqued, you’re wondering yourself, “What’s Bipolar Disorder?” Continue reading

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