Schizophrenia Causes
Schizophrenia is more likely to form when environmental factors and specific genetic factors combine, according to the NIMH. For instance, the following reasons might all lead to the formation of schizophrenia: (3)
Chemical imbalance in the brain
Schizophrenia seems to form when there is no balance of a neurotransmitter known as dopamine and probably also serotonin, present in the brain.