Name: Is schizophrenia preventable?
Uploaded: 2014-06-17T00:23:50.000Z
Duration: 3 min 13 s
Description: Concerned that you or a family member are at risk for developing schizophrenia? Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman shares some preventative measures you can take to avoid the onset of this disorder.

Common understanding of this mental disorder is often shaped by popular media. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman dispels the myths and explains schizophrenia.

What is schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is often confused with multiple personality disorder. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman explains the difference and clears up some common misconceptions of these two mental health conditions.

Is schizophrenia the same as multiple personality disorder?

Schizophrenia manifests itself in various ways. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman describes the different symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

Families with mental health issues may have concerns about who else is at risk. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman explains if schizophrenia is a hereditary disorder.

Is schizophrenia a hereditary condition?

When patients cannot tell the difference between what is real and not real, doctors look at schizophrenia as a cause. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman describes the factors that contribute to the development of this mental disorder.

What causes schizophrenia?

There are many helpful treatment options for those living with schizophrenia. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman describes the different types of treatments and what they entail.

What are the treatments for schizophrenia?

Most commonly schizophrenia can be treated on an outpatient basis. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman explains the circumstances when hospitalization is needed.

When is hospitalization needed for schizophrenia?

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Concerned that you or a family member are at risk for developing schizophrenia? Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman shares some preventative measures you can take to avoid the onset of this disorder.

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