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World J Psychiatr. Nov 9, 2018; 8(5): 125-136
Published online Nov 9, 2018. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v8.i5.125
Published online Nov 9, 2018. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v8.i5.125
Women who suffer from schizophrenia: Critical issues
Mary V Seeman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, Toronto, ON M5P 3L6, Canada
Author contributions: Seeman MV is the sole author and responsible for every aspect of this paper; she received no assistance and no funding.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None.
Correspondence to: Mary V Seeman, DSc, FRCP (C), MD, Emeritus Professor, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, #605 260 Heath St. W., Toronto, ON M5P 3L6, Canada. mary.seeman@utoronto.ca
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Received: July 18, 2018
Peer-review started: July 18, 2018
First decision: August 2, 2018
Revised: August 24, 2018
Accepted: October 11, 2018
Article in press: October 11, 2018
Published online: November 9, 2018
Processing time: 114 Days and 20.1 Hours
Peer-review started: July 18, 2018
First decision: August 2, 2018
Revised: August 24, 2018
Accepted: October 11, 2018
Article in press: October 11, 2018
Published online: November 9, 2018
Processing time: 114 Days and 20.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Schizophrenia and related disorders are expressed differently in men and women. Causative factors may differ, as can the expression, timing and severity of symptoms. Prevention, course of illness, and treatment response are all intimately linked to gender.