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Schizophrenia

Overview:
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects more than 2 million Americans. In this interview by Ellen Beth Levitt, you will learn the latest about symptoms and treatments for schizophrenia, as well as what happens within the brain when people have this disease. Some common misconceptions about schizophrenia are also discussed.

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Transcript of Video

Part One:

Schizophrenia symptoms
Diagnosing schizophrenia
Types of schizophrenia
Societal issues
Family issues

Part Two:

Causes of schizophrenia
Brain imaging
Treatments
- Medications
- Psychological and social therapies

Guest:
Dr. Anthony Lehman, chief of psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Lehman is also professor and chairman of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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