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Schizophrenia

This is a serious mental illness that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It can cause hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there) and delusions (false beliefs).

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It can cause hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there) and delusions (false beliefs).

Signs and Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia can vary depending on the individual and the severity of the condition. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

Hallucinations

This can involve seeing or hearing things that aren't there.

Disorganised behaviour

This can involve strange or unusual behaviour, such as talking to oneself or making strange gestures.

Delusions

This can involve believing things that aren't true, such as being followed or having special powers.

Negative symptoms

This can involve a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable, social withdrawal, and flat affect (lack of emotional expression).

Disorganised thinking

This can involve difficulty thinking clearly or following a train of thought.

Support and Treatment

There are many different types of support and treatment available for schizophrenia. Some of the most common types of support include:

Talk therapy

This is a type of therapy that involves talking to a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Medication

Medication can be used to treat schizophrenia.

Support groups

These groups provide a safe space for people with schizophrenia to connect with others and share their experiences.

Self-help

There are many different self-help resources available, such as books, websites, and apps.

other mental health conditions

It is important to note that professional input is needed for diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia. A doctor or mental health professional can help you determine if you have schizophrenia and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.