http://www.hawaii.edu/hivandaids/The%20Role%20of%20the%20Thalamus%20in%20Schizophrenia.pdf
Some might find this interesting.
“Significantly, this decreased neuronal density occurs in the
absence of gliosis, suggesting that the underlying process
producing decreased cell density is neurodevelopmental
rather than neurodegenerative.” (page 29)
Yeah from what I know it’s not a degenerative illness like dementia.
It just sort of forms or has been there all along then gets activated or unlocked. I do believe that in some cases it is cause by psychological extremities and other cases drugs use. So long as these behaviors remain in tact it is more of degenerative thing. But you can rebuild the mind, takes time and patience but it can be done.