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

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   Schizophrenia is a mental disorder [17] characterized by reoccurring episodes of psychosis that are correlated with a general misperception of reality. [7] . Other common signs include hallucinations (typically hearing voices ), delusions (i.e., paranoia ), disorganized thinking, [10] social withdrawal, and flat affect. [7] .

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

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   Jan 10, 2022 · Schizophrenia is frequently associated with significant distress and impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational, and other important areas of life. People with schizophrenia are 2 to 3 times more likely to die early than the general population (3). This is often due to physical illnesses, such as cardiovascular, metabolic ...

4. 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...

5. 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.

6. www.verywellhealth.com › schizophrenia-8597724Schizophrenia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell...

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   Feb 27, 2024 · Mental Health. Everything You Need to Know About Schizophrenia. By Michelle Pugle. Updated on February 27, 2024. Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD. Print. Table of Contents. View All. Early Signs. Types of Symptoms. Causes. Who Gets It? Diagnosis. Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition.

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

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Symptoms. Causes. Complications. Diagnosis. Treatments. In children. Vs. psychosis. Vs. bipolar disorder. Prognosis. Statistics. Prevention. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic...

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesSchizophrenia | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Home Health Conditions and Diseases. Schizophrenia. Mental and Behavioral Health. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder. It often runs in families and can cause troubling symptoms. These may include hearing voices, and having trouble thinking clearly and relating to others. It often starts suddenly in early adulthood.