A recent study published in Schizophrenia Bulletin has shed light on a potential link between cat exposure and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia and related mental disorders later in life. The research, conducted by Australian researchers from the University of Queensland, reviewed 17 studies from 11 countries spanning from 1980 to 2023.
The studies focused on individuals who owned cats during their first 25 years of life and later experienced schizophrenia-related outcomes. Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness characterized by disturbances in thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
