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Dementia symptoms cannot be completely alleviated, but normal functioning can be prolonged.

Schizophrenia affects thoughts, feelings and overall functioning. It can cause hallucinations, delusions and unusual behaviour.

The biological basis of depression

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There is a way out of this place of despair.