General Info
A chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. Often involves a range of symptoms that impact daily function.
What is schizophrenia?
This type of medication is commonly used to help manage symptoms of schizophrenia (pill)
What are antipsychotics?
Experiencing things that aren't there, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there.
What are hallucinations?
This type of factor, involving genetics, brain chemistry and environment, contributes to the risk of developing the condition.
What are risk factors?
This therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with schizophrenia.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Holding strong beliefs that seem illogical or unreal to others (ex. believing you have superpowers)
What are delusions?
Approximately this percentage of global population is affected by schizophrenia
What is 1%
This approach is supportive in including social skills training and rehabilitation to help individuals improve daily living and social interaction
What is psychosocial therapy?
Everyday responsibilities and activities can feel like a chore and even unenjoyable to do
What is apathy?
This mindset leads to negative stereotypes and discrimination against individuals with mental health disorders
What is stigma
The procedure that involves electrically stimulating the brain to relieve some symptoms when other treatments fail
What is electroconvulsive therapy?
Avoiding spending time with family and or friends
What is withdrawal from others?
This condition typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood, with most diagnoses occurring between these two ages
What are 16 and 30?
The process of gradually reducing medication dosage under medical supervision to find the lowest most effective dosage of medication
What is medication tapering?
Thinking you are being followed or watched
What is paranoia?