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   Schiz·o·phre·ni·a

   /ˌskitsəˈfrēnēə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.
   • ▪ (in general use) a mentality or approach characterized by inconsistent or contradictory elements: "Gibraltar's schizophrenia continues to be fed by colonial pride"

   Word Origin early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek skhizein ‘to split’ + phrēn ‘mind’.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › schizophreniaSchizophrenia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 18, 2024 · Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel and behave. It may result in a mix of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior. Hallucinations involve seeing things or hearing voices that aren't observed by others.

3. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsSchizophrenia - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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   Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and for their family and friends.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSchizophrenia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Schizophrenia is a psychiatric condition that has severe effects on your physical and mental well-being. It disrupts how your brain works, interfering with things like your thoughts, memory, senses and behaviors. As a result, you may struggle in many parts of your day-to-day life.

5. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › schizophreniaPsychiatry.org - What is Schizophrenia?

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   Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking and lack of motivation.

6. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › SchizophreniaSchizophrenia - Wikipedia

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   Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by significant alterations in perception, thoughts, mood, and behavior. [ 34] . Symptoms are described in terms of positive, negative and cognitive symptoms. [ 3][ 35] The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the same for any psychosis and are sometimes referred to as psychotic symptoms.

7. www.webmd.com › schizophrenia › mental-health-schizophreniaSchizophrenia: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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   Mar 12, 2024 · Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. Schizophrenia...

8. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSchizophrenia - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jan 10, 2022 · Key facts. Schizophrenia causes psychosis and is associated with considerable disability and may affect all areas of life including personal, family, social, educational, and occupational functioning. Stigma, discrimination, and violation of human rights of people with schizophrenia are common.

9. www.healthline.com › health › schizophreniaSchizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prognosis

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   Mar 8, 2023 · We explain everything you need to know about schizophrenia, including its early symptoms, types of schizophrenia, treatments, and more.

10. www.psychologytoday.com › us › conditionsSchizophrenia | Psychology Today

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    Sep 21, 2021 · Schizophrenia is a serious and chronic mental illness that impairs a person's thoughts and behavior, and if left untreated, can include psychosis....

11. psychcentral.com › schizophrenia › schizophreniaSchizophrenia: Symptoms, Types, Causes, and More - Psych Central

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    Feb 4, 2021 · Schizophrenia is characterized by delusions and hallucinations, and is generally treated by medications and psychotherapy. Learn more about schizophrenia causes, symptoms, resources, and...