New Study Finds At Least Twice as Many US Adults Experience Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Than Previously Thought
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Martedì, Giugno 27, 2023
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder.
Key Points:
- Schizophrenia spectrum disorders include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder.
- "The MDPS finding that schizophrenia spectrum disorders may be more prevalent than previously thought is especially important," said Heather Ringeisen , Ph.D., vice president, health of populations at RTI and principal investigator of the project.
- "People with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder experience high levels of disability that present significant challenges in all aspects of their life."
- Treatments for schizophrenia spectrum disorders exist but not all people who are diagnosed receive effective treatment.