Schizophrenia refers to a serious, complicated disorder of the mind that affects about one percent of the population. People who suffer from it usually have trouble with things like: thinking clearly and logically, behaving normally around other people, telling the difference between the real world and the dream world.
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TreatmentSchizophrenia is most often treated with medication, but many schizophrenic people also find supportive therapy helpful. Behavioral treatments like training in social skills, relationship building and job training can help them improve their work and social functioning.
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The most effective medications for schizophrenia to date are antipsychotic medications, which can change the brain’s chemical balance and help control most symptoms of schizophrenia.
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Track your schizophrenia symptoms to identify patterns and help with your treatment plan. Our progress tracker can be printed or even shared with your healthcare professional electronically.
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News & ResearchScientific researchers may have identified a series of metabolites, which are unique to people with schizophrenia.
'Research suggests that both first and second-generation migrants are up to five times more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia in the West than white people from the local population. Nick Harvey argues that, rather than it being related to pre-migration traumas or the shock of migration itself, there is increasing evidence that the discrimination migrants experience within society plays a massive role.
Treating older schizophrenic patients is a difficult challenge for clinicians. This paper reviews related literature and provide guidance to mental health professionals for diagnosing and treating older patients with schizophrenia.
DiagnosisThe symptoms of schizophrenia usually develop slowly over several months, or even years. Sometimes, a person might experience a lot of the symptoms, while at other times, they might only experience a few of them.
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This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of disorder and could benefit from professional help.
Doctor Discussion GuideTalking to your doctor or mental health professional about schizophrenia can be difficult. Knowing what questions to ask can help. Our Doctor Discussion Guide includes a list of questions you may want to ask. You can even add questions of your own and then print out the list.
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