Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can cause symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and difficulty distinguishing what’s real from what’s not. People living with schizophrenia may also experience social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and changes in speech or emotions. With proper treatment—including medication, therapy, and supportive care—many individuals with schizophrenia can manage symptoms effectively and lead meaningful, productive lives.
What are the symptoms and causes of schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Symptoms may include hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there), delusions (false beliefs), disorganized thinking or speech, difficulty concentrating, reduced emotional expression, and social withdrawal.
Schizophrenia is caused from a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Imbalances in brain chemicals such as dopamine and glutamate, family history of mental illness, and exposure to stress or trauma may increase the risk.
With early diagnosis and proper treatment—including medication, therapy, and social support—individuals with schizophrenia can manage symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.