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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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   What is schizophrenia & how does it affect a person?

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

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   What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

   • Symptoms of schizophrenia include psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorder (unusual ways of thinking), as well as reduced expression of emotions, reduced motivation to accomplish goals, difficulty in social relationships, motor impairment, and cognitive impairment.

   Schizophrenia - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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   What is schizophrenia & how is it treated?

   • Schizophrenia, any of a group of severe mental disorders that have in common symptoms such as hallucinations, disordered thinking, and withdrawal from reality. Affected persons display a wide array of symptoms. The condition typically is treated with psychotherapy and antipsychotic drugs.

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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...

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   The meaning of SCHIZOPHRENIA is a mental illness that is characterized by disturbances in thought (such as delusions), perception (such as hallucinations), and behavior (such as disorganized speech or catatonic behavior), by a loss of emotional responsiveness and extreme apathy, and by noticeable deterioration in the level of functioning in ...

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   National Institute of Mental Health. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may appear to have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and their family and friends.

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

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   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.

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   Definition. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions. Although the course of schizophrenia varies among individuals, schizophrenia is typically persistent and can be both severe and disabling.

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   May 27, 2024 · Schizophrenia, any of a group of severe mental disorders that have in common symptoms such as hallucinations, disordered thinking, and withdrawal from reality. Affected persons display a wide array of symptoms. The condition typically is treated with psychotherapy and antipsychotic drugs.

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   Nov 22, 2023 · Schizophrenia is a severe mental health condition that can cause confused speech, delusions, and social withdrawal. Treatment is available. Learn more here.