Cause of Schizophrenia
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Too much dopamine
Mental Help Net
Overview about the causes of schizophrenia provides a good explanation of the dopamine hypothesis - excess dopamine as a contributing factor.
Brain abnormalities may constitute a cause of schizophrenia, as one study points to these abnormalities, though temporary, in healthy siblings of schizophrenia patients.
White matter matters for schizophrenia
Health Finder
Using an animal model, research study found that defects in white brain matter may cause schizophrenia.
Genes, brain, and prenatal issues in kids
Healthy Place
Decoding the dopamine connection
PubMed Central
Research paper explores dopamine as the cause of schizophrenia. Informative read, though tough at times to sift through the jargon.
Do infections infect the brain?
Health Central
Very brief video illustrates that infections may be a cause of schizophrenia.
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The theory that marijuana is a cause of schizophrenia has long been controversial. New study suggests that marijuana may act as a catalyst for psychosis.
Trauma as a trigger
Medical News Today
Thought provoking article discusses how child abuse is a cause of schizophrenia, in addition to presenting data on genetics.
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Blame it on genes and brain
Medicine Net
Good starting point for researching the cause of schizophrenia. Answers questions about genetics and brain chemistry.
A multitude of causes
Univ. of Maryland Medical Center
Helpful overview highlights the many theorized causes of schizophrenia, including brain abnormalities, genetics, infectious disease, and psychological factors.

