Alan Andreasen

Alan Andreasen is a renowned researcher in psychology, known for studying mental health disorders, especially schizophrenia. He developed a model describing how different symptoms of schizophrenia—such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and social withdrawal—are interconnected, helping clinicians better understand and treat the condition. His work emphasizes that schizophrenia is a complex disorder with diverse symptoms that often co-occur, and understanding these relationships can improve diagnosis and intervention strategies.