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Affected brain regions in schizophrenia
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Affected brain regions in schizophrenia

While schizophrenia was thought to be caused by imbalances in the neurotransmitters dopamine and glutamate, recent research has uncovered a range of cognitive impairments and structural brain abnormalities

Schizophrenia is a complex condition affecting numerous brain regions, leading to various symptoms. While the condition was previously thought to be primarily caused by imbalances in the neurotransmitters dopamine and glutamate, recent research has uncovered a more complex picture.

Schizophrenia is now understood to involve a range of cognitive impairments and structural brain abnormalities that can impact an individual’s perception, thought processes, and overall quality of life. Some of these affected brain regions are highlighted in the infographic below.

While schizophrenia was thought to be caused by imbalances in the neurotransmitters dopamine and glutamate, recent research has uncovered a range of cognitive impairments and structural brain abnormalities.
Infographic showing the brain regions affected in schizophrenia leading to a range of cognitive impairments | Illustration by Namitha Prabhu

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