Diagnosis & Symptoms
Seeing or hearing things that aren’t really there.
What are hallucinations?
Your risk is higher if someone in your family has schizophrenia.
What are genetics?
People with schizophrenia may struggle with this, like keeping a job or doing schoolwork.
What is daily functioning?
The main type of medication used to treat schizophrenia.
What are antipsychotics?
A myth says schizophrenia means having this condition with multiple personalities.
What is dissociative identity disorder?
Strong false beliefs, like thinking people are spying on you.
What are delusions?
Brain chemicals that help nerve cells communicate.
What are neurotransmitters?
Some people with schizophrenia also struggle with drugs or alcohol.
What is substance abuse?
A type of talk therapy often used to help manage symptoms.
What is therapy?
A stereotype says people with schizophrenia are always this.
What is violent?
A symptom where someone shows little emotion or motivation.
What are negative symptoms?
Problems before birth, like infections during pregnancy, can raise risk.
A movement problem that can be caused by long-term antipsychotic use.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Starting treatment early can improve this long-term outcome.
What is prognosis?
A myth says people with schizophrenia can’t live this kind of life.
What is a normal life?