Dopamine and schizophrenia | Horizon

Research suggests that high levels of dopamine can lead to psychosis in schizophrenia.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'07''
  • Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
  • Psychology | The medical model | Brain abnormality as an explanation of mental illness
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Horizon
  • Series: 2017
  • Episode: Why Did I Go Mad?

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