Schizophrenia is a condition that's widely misunderstood. First, schizophrenia itself is an umbrella term and there are many types of the disorder, including disorganized, residual and undifferentiated. Additionally, schizophrenia presents differently in men versus women and children versus adults. Of course, these ... Read More
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Signs & Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a very specific mental health disorder characterized by a handful of signs and symptoms. It’s not always easy to know if you are schizophrenic or if a loved one may have some of these traits. There are numerous signs of this condition, mainly because there are many types of schizophrenia. The Effects ... Read More
Common Medications for Treating Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes psychosis, a condition that affects your perception of reality. When experiencing psychosis from schizophrenia, you may hold false beliefs about yourself and the world, see or hear things that don't exist and display unusual thought and speech patterns. These symptoms can ... Read More
How to Help Someone Facing Schizophrenia
With schizophrenia, how to help takes on a greater magnitude when someone you love is experiencing the condition. What do you do first? Where do you go for help? Schizophrenia is a much-misunderstood, multi-faceted mental health disorder that requires coordinated, comprehensive, and professional treatment for the best ... Read More
What It Feels Like to Live with Schizophrenia
You wake up with a feeling of dread. A voice in your head tells you that you're bad and the police are after you, or you see something that others do not. Nagging thoughts, images, annoying sensations, sounds, and constant mood changes make you want to stay in bed, avoid bathing, and hide from the world. This is what ... Read More
How Drug Use Can Cause Schizophrenia
Addiction comes at a high cost to both individuals and families all over the world, especially in recent years with the opioid crisis and an increase in fentanyl-related deaths. However, drug use can have another frightening consequence: the emergence of schizophrenia. Increasing evidence points to a link between ... Read More
Growing Up with a Parent with Schizophrenia
Children who grow up with a parent with schizophrenia have a lack of understanding about the condition. They may ask questions like, "What is schizophrenia like? Why is my mom or my dad acting this way? Is it my fault?" This experience can have long-term impacts on healthy childhood development. In this piece, we'll ... Read More
Can You Live a “Normal” Life with Schizophrenia?
Can you live a “normal” life with schizophrenia? In one sense, this question can be stigmatizing. Why? Because it can imply that people who live with an acute mental illness like schizophrenia are “abnormal” and that it’s questionable as to whether they can live “normal” lives. In reality, though, the word “normal” ... Read More