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schizophrenia - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Schizophrenia : One of several brain diseases whose symptoms that may include loss of personality (flat affect), agitation, catatonia, confusion, psychosis, unusual behavior, and withdrawal. The illness usually begins in early adulthood. ...
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About schizophrenia (Source: WebMD)
Schizophrenia is a severe brain disease that interferes with normal brain and mental function-it can trigger hallucinations , delusions , paranoia , and significant lack of motivation. Without treatment, schizophrenia affects the ability to think clearly, manage emotions, and interact appropriately with other people. It is often disabling and can profoundly affect all areas of your life (for example, becoming unable to work or go to school). Being told that you or someone you love has schizophrenia can be frightening or even devastating. The best way to improve your quality of life with schizophrenia is to learn as much as you can about this condition and then adhere to the recommended treatment. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions for schizophrenia (Source: MedicineNet)
What is schizophrenia?
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Are people with schizophrenia likely to be violent?
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How is schizophrenia treated?
Antipsychotic medications
Psychosocial treatment
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Schizophrenia At A Glance

Symptoms of schizophrenia (Source: MedLinePlus)
Active, but in an aimless and not constructive way; Bizarre and inappropriate emotional responses; False, fixed beliefs (delusions); Inability to feel pleasure; Inappropriate grinning and grimacing; Lack of emotion and motivation; Seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations); Silly behavior. Some of these symptoms are also seen in other types of schizophrenia. The main difference is erratic behavior, with speech that is not grammatical or is random-ordered. ...
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News on schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets (MedicineNet)
Hormone Therapy for Schizophrenia? (MedicineNet)
Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia (MedicineNet)
Gene Variant Tied to Schizophrenia (MedicineNet)
Bullying victims have more psychotic symptoms (ReutersHealth)
Epilepsy drug should be avoided during pregnancy (ReutersHealth)
Family history tied to violence in schizophrenics (ReutersHealth)
Antipsychotic drug for dementia have adverse effects (ReutersHealth)
U.S. panel backs Lundbeck drug for some schizophrenics (ReutersHealth)
U.S. FDA concerned with Lundbeck drug death risk (ReutersHealth)
Heavy pot smoking may trigger psychosis: study (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on schizophrenia
  • Schizophrenia - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can be terrifying and devastating. Learning more about the disease, including learning what...Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can be terrifying and devastating.
  • Schizophrenia - Schizophrenia : Overview & Facts ( WebMD )
    For someone with schizophrenia , the world is a jumble of confusing thoughts, images, and sounds. Learn more about what schizophrenia is – and isn’t.
  • Meditation - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Meditation is the practice of focusing your attention to help you feel calm and give you a clear ...health problems, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or schizophrenia , may not be able...
  • Confusion,Memory Loss,and Altered Alertness - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    As you age, it may take you longer to retrieve memories...term alcoholism (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome). Mental health problems, such as depression or schizophrenia . Thyroid problems, such as...
  • Delusional Disorder Overview ( WebMD )
    Delusional disorder , previously called paranoid disorder , is a type of serious mental illness called ...Although delusions might be a symptom of more common disorders, such as schizophrenia , delusional...


  • Mental Illness in Children ( WebMD )
    An overview of mental illness in children...Affective (mood) disorders: These disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness and/or rapidly changing moods. Schizophrenia : This is a serious disorder...
  • Dementia ( WebMD )
    Read a brief overview of dementia...judgment, language, motor and spatial skills, and function. (By definition dementia is not due to major depression or schizophrenia .) Dementia is reported in as many...
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