Schizophrenia, a complex psychotic disorder, affects fewer than 1% of the global population but appears more frequently among immigrants and refugees. This raises critical questions about causation versus correlation. Factors like heightened stress, social isolation, and potential misdiagnosis could contribute to these findings. Schizophrenia is characterized by positive symptoms, such as hallucinations, and negative symptoms, like lack of motivation. Although antipsychotics can manage positive symptoms, the disorder's genetic components and individual risk factors complicate the intertwined relationship between immigration and mental health when considering diagnosis and treatment.
Schizophrenia, affecting less than 1% of people, is notably prevalent among immigrants and refugees, raising questions about its causes and related factors.
The relationship between immigration and schizophrenia could be influenced by stressors, social isolation, and potential misdiagnosis rather than suggesting a direct causation.
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