๐ง Definition: Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Individuals with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality.
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๐ Symptoms:
๐ญ Positive Symptoms: Hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders.
๐ Negative Symptoms: Reduced emotional expression, lack of pleasure in everyday life, difficulty beginning and sustaining activities, reduced speaking.
๐ Cognitive Symptoms: Poor executive functioning, trouble focusing or paying attention, problems with working memory.
๐ Causes:
๐งฌ Genetics: Family history of schizophrenia can increase the risk.
๐งช Brain Chemistry: Imbalances in brain chemicals such as dopamine and glutamate.
๐ง Brain Structure: Differences in brain structure and central nervous system.
๐ Environment: Exposure to viruses, malnutrition before birth, problems during birth, psychosocial factors.
๐ Treatment:
๐ Medications: Antipsychotics are the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment.
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Psychosocial Therapies: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, social skills training, supported employment.
๐ฅ Hospitalization: May be necessary during acute episodes or severe symptoms.
๐ค Support: Family and peer support play a crucial role in managing the condition.
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