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What is schizophrenia? - Anees Bahji

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Schizophrenia was first identified more than a century ago, but we still don’t know its exact causes. It remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. So what do we actually know about its symptoms, causes, and treatments? Anees Bahji investigates.

Individuals with schizophrenia often experience ‘relapses’, and can become very unwell, requiring admissions to hospital. What are some explanations for relapse?

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Meet The Creators

  • Director Igor Coric
  • Educator Anees Bahji
  • Narrator Susan Zimmerman
  • Animator Igor Coric
  • Storyboard Artist Igor Coric
  • Art Director Igor Coric
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
  • Associate Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
  • Fact-Checker Rebekah Barnett

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