What causes childhood schizophrenia?

What causes childhood schizophrenia?

The exact causes of childhood schizophrenia are unknown. Schizophrenia tends to be hereditary (runs in families). Researchers have also found some other factors that may play a role in developing schizophrenia, including:

• Complications during birth
• Maternal malnutrition (the mother doesn’t get the proper nutrition during pregnancy)
• Mother is exposed to certain viruses while pregnant