Question

My father has had schizophrenia, and I am worried that this disease might be inherited by my yet-to-be-born child.

Answer

Schizophrenia is a disease caused by postnatal environmental factors and typically does not inherit across generations. However, long-term use of antipsychotic medications may lead to dependence and drug resistance, extending the treatment duration. For patients who have never used antipsychotic medications, the treatment effect may be faster. For patients with a longer course of illness and a larger dosage of medication, treatment may require a longer time, and the use of Western medicine should be gradually reduced to avoid rebound phenomena.