Schizophrenia is caused by genetics, environmental:, and abnormal brain structure.
Genetics:
Although only 1% of the population has Schizophrenia, people with a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, who has the disorder, they have a 10% chance of developing Schizophrenia. But even if Schizophrenia is genetic, 60% of Schizophrenics don't have a family member with the same disorder.
Environmental:
While Schizophrenia is genetic, environmental factors trigger the disorder into effect. One big factors is stress. When one is over stressed the body releases the hormone cortisol, which can trigger Schizophrenia.
Other factors include, but are not limited to:
*Low oxygen during birth
*Virus exposure as an infant
*Loss or separation for a parent early in life
*Prenatal virus exposure
*Physical or sexual abuse as a child
Abnormal Brain Structure:
In some Schizophrenics, enlarged brain verticals have been seen. This indicates a deficit in the volume of brain tissue. Also, there have been cases with abnormally low activity in the frontal lobe. This area of the brain is responsible for decision making, planning and reasoning.
Genetics:
Although only 1% of the population has Schizophrenia, people with a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, who has the disorder, they have a 10% chance of developing Schizophrenia. But even if Schizophrenia is genetic, 60% of Schizophrenics don't have a family member with the same disorder.
Environmental:
While Schizophrenia is genetic, environmental factors trigger the disorder into effect. One big factors is stress. When one is over stressed the body releases the hormone cortisol, which can trigger Schizophrenia.
Other factors include, but are not limited to:
*Low oxygen during birth
*Virus exposure as an infant
*Loss or separation for a parent early in life
*Prenatal virus exposure
*Physical or sexual abuse as a child
Abnormal Brain Structure:
In some Schizophrenics, enlarged brain verticals have been seen. This indicates a deficit in the volume of brain tissue. Also, there have been cases with abnormally low activity in the frontal lobe. This area of the brain is responsible for decision making, planning and reasoning.