Impaired cognitive functioning, memory loss, or delusions may be caused by brain injuries, tumors, or the aging process as in Alzheimer's disease. One form of dementia is the thought disorder schizophrenia. The causes of schizophrenia are unknown, b...
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about the use of anti-psychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia. He notes that such medications can help to dissolve hallucinations, as well as help to order thoughts and...