Equipment gives glimpse into schizophrenia
Schizophrenia patients sometimes hear voices, believe that their thoughts are being broadcast to the world, or become convinced that others are plotting to harm them.
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“It's kind of scary to see what people with serious illnesses go through,” said Christie Martin, who used the virtual machine.
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There is no one accepted cause for schizophrenia, but research points to heredity as a strong factor. People with a parent or grandparent who's had schizophrenia are at a greater risk for the illness. Environment also may play a large role, but there is no reliable way to predict whether a person will develop the disorder.
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