Clinical: Non-biological Explanation For Sz

Question 1

What is the social causation theory?

Answer 1

The view that the environment around you is a major cause of schizophrenia

Question 2

How can social adversity lead to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia?

Answer 2

The environment you grow up in can affect your risk of developing mental health conditions like Sz. People from lower socioeconomic groups may not be able to access treatment for Sz potentially exacerbating their problems.

Question 3

How can urban environments affect your risk of developing schizophrenia?

Answer 3

The correlation between urban living and schizophrenia. Eaton suggested that the high stress environment of urban dwelling may trigger schizophrenia = increased population density makes life more competitive and may elicit schizophrenia symptoms.

Question 4

How can immigration and minority status affect your risk of developing schizophrenia?

Answer 4

First and second generation immigrants are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia than general population, this decrease when the number of minority increases. Suggesting that marginalisation of our groups may leave people vulnerable to schizophrenia.