Schizophrenia 1% Affects an estimated 1 percent of the population.
What is schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. People with schizophrenia -- the most chronic and disabling of the major mental illnesses -- often have problems functioning in society, at work, at school, and in relationships. Schizophrenia can leave its sufferer frightened and withdrawn. It is a life-long disease that cannot be cured but can be controlled with proper treatment.
Treatments Psychiatrists say the most effective treatment for schizophrenia patients is usually a combination of: medication psychological counseling self-help resources
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
16 - 30
Schizophrenia most commonly strikes between the ages of 16 and 30
Symptoms Symptoms can vary, depending on the individual and fall into four categories: Most Positive symptoms These are referred to psychotic symptoms, these include delusions (beliefs that are not true) and hallucinations ((hearing or seeing things that are not there).
Most Negative symptoms The various stressful situations like Social withdrawal, lack of motivation, etc.
The Cognitive sort of symptoms Trouble making decisions, using information, focusing or poor concentration.
Symptoms related to emotions These are usually negative symptoms, such as blunted emotions.
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