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Screening for Schizophrenia

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Schizophrenia

The purpose of screening is to find a health problem early and treat it. Tests are given to people who do not have signs of a problem but may be at risk for one.

Screening Guidelines

People are not screened for schizophrenia at this time.

References

  • Holder SD, Wayhs A. Schizophrenia. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(11):775-782.
  • Schizophrenia. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115234/Schizophrenia. Updated November 29, 2018. Accessed August 13, 2019.
  • Schizophrenia. Mental Health America website. Available at: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/schizophrenia. Accessed August 13, 2019.
  • Schizophrenia. National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml. Updated February 2016. Accessed August 13, 2019.

Contributors

  • Adrian Preda, MD
Last Updated:
2022-01-05

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