A Possible Subgroup of the Schizophrenic Syndrome and Implications for Treatment

Leopold Bellak, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 30, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1976.30.2.194

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Supported by extensive clinical data of three generations, the hypothesis is advanced that Minimal Brain Dysfunction is the major etiologic and pathogenic factor for one subgroup of adult schizophrenics. Genetic factors apparently play the main but not exclusive role. Pathogenic as well as diagnostic, therapeutic, prognostic, and preventive aspects are discussed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 30 • Number 2 • 1976, pp. 189–360

Pages: 194 - 205

PubMed: 937585

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Published in print: 1976, pp. 189–360

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Leopold Bellak, M.D.^†

New York, N.Y.

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First stated at a meeting of the editorial board of the Schizophrenia Bulletin, Washington, D.C., February 8, 1974.

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Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Mailing address: 22 Rockwood Drive, Larchmont, N.Y. 10538.

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A Possible Subgroup of the Schizophrenic Syndrome and Implications for Treatment

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