Schizophrenia - an anxiety disorder? [EDITORIALS]

Anxiety and affective symptoms are prominent features of schizophrenia which are often present in the prodromal phase of the illness and preceding psychotic relapses. A number of studies suggest that genetic risk for the disorder may be associated with increased anxiety long before the onset of psychotic symptoms. Targeting anxiety symptoms may represent an important strategy for primary and secondary prevention in schizophrenia.
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: research