Schizophrenia Originates
According to the NIMH, schizophrenia is more likely to develop when environmental and genetic factors interact. For instance, the following factors may all contribute to the development of schizophrenia: (3)
Unbalanced chemistry in the brain
Schizophrenia appears to develop when there is an imbalance of the neurotransmitters dopamine and possibly serotonin in the brain.