Many hypothesis about schizophrenia have been developed over the years to explain why people develop schizophrenia. This episode describes some of the theories for schizophrenia from the viewpoint of a medical student going into pathology. The neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia can be reviewed in the article by Robin Murray 30 Years on: How the Neurodevelopmental Hypothesis of Schizophrenia Morphed Into the Developmental Risk Factor Model of Psychosis. (https://academic.oup.com/schizophreniabulletin/article/43/6/1190/4157944?searchresult=1) 

This episode discusses types of questions that may show up on the psychiatry rotation shelf exam regarding schizophrenia.

Special thanks to Phil Bennett, MS IV and Cody Patterson, MS III from Rocky Vista University (Ivins and Parker Campuses).