Document Type : Letter to Editor

Author

Patient Safety Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Nursing & Midwifery School, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that profoundly impacts psychosocial functioning and can lead to significant disability. The onset of schizophrenia frequently occurs during adolescence, a critical developmental period when individuals are typically engaged in educational settings.

Highlights

Reza Abdollahi: (Google Scholar

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