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).

This is a conversation with medical students about the cognitive aspects of the mental status exam in mental health. The Mental Status Exam is the "physical exam" for psychiatrists and other mental health specialists.

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