welcome to Listen2Daddy Podcast. Episode 23 - My Dad the schizophrenic ft Special Guest Micah.TRIGGER WARNING. In todays discussion your host "Don & K" dives deep into an interesting, insightful and sensitive conversation shared by a specially guest Micah telling his story about growing up with his Father who suffers from schizophrenia.why not join in on the conversation and share your thoughts and stories.Email: [email protected]IG:Listen-II-Daddy Podcast (@listen2daddypodcast) • Instagram photos and videosDon - DonDon (@dn0vn) • Instagram photos and videosK - K (@king.k90) • Instagram photos and videosPlease see links below for more information on schizophrenia:Useful contacts - schizophrenia - Mind Schizophrenia - NHS (www.nhs.uk)There are many factors that normally contribute to the onset of schizophrenia The actual causes of schizophrenia are not fully understood. Brain chemistry: Abnormal functioning of neurotransmitters such as dopamine can cause schizophrenia. Heredity: Schizophrenia tends to run in families. If a parent has the disorder, the offspring's are susceptible to the disease. Abnormality in the brain: Abnormalities such as shrinkage in brain, or circuitry dysfunction can cause schizophrenia. Complications during pregnancy and birth: Chances of a child getting Schizophrenia are increased by infection or malnutrition during pregnancy and complications during birth such as brain injury.