Schizophrenia
longterm mental disorder that breakdown thought, emotion etc
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General Information
More than 200,000 cases/yr.
Cannot be cured, but treatment may help.
Can be temporary or lifelong.
Exact cause is unknown.
Characterized by abnormal social behavior.
Schizophrenic brain compared to normal brain.
You see things happening that aren't actually there.
Symptoms
Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized thinking (speech)
Disorganized/abnormal motor behavior
Negative symptoms
Suicidal thoughts/behavior
Treatment(s)
Lifelong treatment (even when symptoms subside)
Medications
Psychosocial therapy
Hospitalization may be necessary to ensure safety, proper nutrition, sleep & basic hygiene
Prevalence
1% of World's Population
1.2% of America
Anyone Can Be Affected
Genetic Link
Onset by Age
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