14/11/2022
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment.
Causes of schizophrenia:
The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or emotional life event might trigger a psychotic episode.
Now what are the Symptoms?
Delusions. These are false beliefs that are not based in reality. ...
Hallucinations. These usually involve seeing or hearing things that don't exist. ...
Disorganized thinking (speech). Disorganized thinking is inferred from disorganized speech. ...
Extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior. ...
Negative symptoms.
