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Schizophrenia as a psychological illness

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1- what is the disorder?
2- what are the causes of the disorder? what is the disorder's etiology?
3- what are some of the treatments for the disorder?

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1- What is the disorder?
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder.
The social interaction, personal hygiene and personality aspects of schizophrenia patient can be severely debilitating for them. Their speech is incoherent and their actions can be violent or self damaging such as in the case of being in a stupor condition.

2- What are the causes of ...

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