Reducing Your Risk of Schizophrenia
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There are no guidelines for preventing schizophrenia as the cause is unknown. However, studies show that early, aggressive treatment leads to better outcomes.
References:
National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ .
Last reviewed March 2009 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
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