Symptoms and circuits, part 3: schizophrenia

J Clin Psychiatry. 2004 Jan;65(1):8-9. doi: 10.4088/jcp.v65n0102.

Abstract

Schizophrenia is composed of not only positive symptoms, but also cognitive and affective symptoms that contribute significantly to morbidity. Each of these symptoms may be mediated by a separate and distinct neuronal circuit.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Affect
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiology*
  • Cognition
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hallucinations
  • Humans
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / pharmacology
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy
  • Schizophrenia / physiopathology*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology*

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents