Social defeat: risk factor for schizophrenia?
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Abstract
The hypothesis that chronic and long-term experience of 'social defeat' may increase the risk for schizophrenia is proposed. This increased risk may result from sensitisation of the mesolimbic dopamine system and/or increased baseline activity of this system. Data supporting the social defeat hypothesis are presented.
Medical subject headings
- Schizophrenia
- Social Environment