Donald's parents and two brothers have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and so he is at elevated risk for this diagnosis himself. If he develops schizophrenia, at what age range would he likely be diagnosed? When is schizophrenia typically diagnosed?

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Schizophrenia is typically diagnosed in the late teens and early 20s, although it can occur in individuals as young as 12 and as old as their 40s or 50s. However, given Donald's elevated risk and family history, he may be diagnosed earlier than someone without those risk factors.

Donald's Parents and Two Brothers Have Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia