Schizophrenia

What is Schizophrenia ?

-Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. It involves delusions and hallucinations and disorganised thinking speech.

Delusions-They are false beliefs

Hallucinations- It involves hearing things that doesn't exist

Symptoms of schizophrenia?

• Delusions
• Hallucinations
• Disorganised thinking- it is inferred from disorganised speech
• Slow movements
• Change in sleep patterns
• Lack of motivation
• Poor grooming or hygiene

Does schizophrenia require treatment?

People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment.
Earlier the treatment becomes the recovery will be even faster.

What will happen if this is left untreated?

It can result in many complications that will affect their daily life activities.Complications include-suicidal behaviors , isolation, inability to go to work or school. Research suggests schizophrenia may be caused by a change in the level of 2 neurotransmitters ie, dopamine and serotonin. Others have found a change in the body's sensitivity to the neurotransmitters is part of schizophrenia