Tag: Schizophrenia

According to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, pregnant and postpartum people with schizophrenia had a more than threefold increase in the probability of an emergency department visit for interpersonal violence when compared to those without schizophrenia. Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by a family member, intimate partner, friend, or stranger are examples of interpersonal violence. Women With Schizophrenia Encounter Interpersonal Violence Almost one in every five women with schizophrenia—that is, 20.7%—experience physical or sexual assault during their lifetime. This is approximately 9 times the risk for people...