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World J Psychiatr. Jun 22, 2016; 6(2): 192-198
Published online Jun 22, 2016. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v6.i2.192
Published online Jun 22, 2016. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v6.i2.192
Bilingualism and schizophrenia
Mary V Seeman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
Author contributions: Seeman MV solely contributed to this paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflict of interest to report.
Correspondence to: Mary V Seeman, MD, Professor Emerita, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada. mary.seeman@utoronto.ca
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Received: January 29, 2016
Peer-review started: February 1, 2016
First decision: March 24, 2016
Revised: March 25, 2016
Accepted: April 7, 2016
Article in press: April 11, 2016
Published online: June 22, 2016
Processing time: 141 Days and 23.3 Hours
Peer-review started: February 1, 2016
First decision: March 24, 2016
Revised: March 25, 2016
Accepted: April 7, 2016
Article in press: April 11, 2016
Published online: June 22, 2016
Processing time: 141 Days and 23.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Even though language deficits are a core problem in schizophrenia, learning a second language may be of cognitive and social benefit. Bilingualism may contribute to cognitive reserve and may be especially valuable in increasing employment opportunities for patients with schizophrenia.