Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a disorder where an individual experiences recurrent episodes of psychotic behavior.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a disorder where an individual experiences recurrent episodes of psychotic behavior. The individual will typically suffer from hallucinations in the form of voices and suffer from paranoia. Schizophrenia develops over time usually during adolescence and early adulthood.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of schizophrenia include:

Difficulty with decision making
Hearing voices that are not real
Incoherent speech
Intense suspicion of others and surrounding environment
Seeing things or people that are not real

Causes and Risks

There are certain risk factors that can lead to schizophrenia including:

Emotional trauma
Family history of schizophrenia
Physical trauma
Substance abuse
Traumatic brain injury

Treatment

Schizophrenia can be treated. A licensed clinician will determine the best treatment options for you. Treatments for schizophrenia include:

Medication Management: A licensed clinician can prescribe medication to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Therapy: Therapy and counseling can help treat schizophrenia. There are several different types of therapy and a licensed clinician will identify which are the most effective for you.

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