Schizophrenia Risk Factors Self-Assessment Checklist

Please consider whether any of the following apply to your situation (multiple selections possible):

1. Biological Factors

• • Close relatives (parents, siblings) diagnosed with schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions
  • History of severe brain injury or neurological illness
  • Prenatal or early developmental complications (maternal infection, malnutrition, birth difficulties)

2. Psychological Factors

• • Personality traits such as high sensitivity, rigid thinking, or poor stress tolerance
  • Childhood experiences of neglect, abuse, or loss of key attachment figures
  • Tendency to avoid or suppress emotions when facing stress
  • Lack of effective stress management skills, increasing vulnerability to psychotic symptoms

3. Social Factors

• • Recent major life changes (bereavement, divorce, unemployment, relocation)
  • Lack of stable social support networks, prolonged feelings of isolation
  • Persistent exposure to high-pressure environments (work, study, or family)
  • Unstable living conditions (financial hardship, housing insecurity)