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Reducing Your Risk of Schizophrenia

There are no guidelines for preventing schizophrenia as the cause is unknown. However, studies show that early, aggressive treatment leads to better outcomes.

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National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ .

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