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What happens if schizophrenia is not part of the personality, then what is it a part of?
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Schizophrenia is not: a personality disorder. It is a complex and severe mental disorder that affects multiple parts of the brain. Recent research has identified 108 genetic markers for the disorder, which suggests a profound neurological condition. While personality disorders do have some genetic links, they are not nearly as profound as those found for schizophrenia (so far...)
Answered 12/11/2016
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