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Overview
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality.
Symptoms
The symptoms of schizophrenia fall into three categories: 1) Positive (hallucination, delusion, etc.), 2) Negative (loss of motivation, lack of social interest, etc.), and 3) Cognitive (difficulty in understanding, poor concentration, poor memory, etc.).
Causes
There are several factors that contribute to the risk of developing schizophrenia, including genes, environment, different brain chemistry and structure.
Diagnosis
Behavioral symptoms, patient history, and family interview.
Prevention
Symptoms can be managed with treatment.
Treatment
Antipsychotics, psychosocial treatments, and Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC).
Everyday Life
The disease can have a debilitating impact on one’s quality of life.
