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   schizophrenia

   /skɪtsə(ʊ)ˈfriːnɪə/

   noun

   • 1. a long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behaviour, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.
   • ▪ (in general use) a mentality or approach characterized by inconsistent or contradictory elements: "Gibraltar's schizophrenia continues to be fed by colonial pride"

   Word Origin early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek skhizein ‘to split’ + phrēn ‘mind’.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › schizophreniaSchizophrenia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 18, 2024 · Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel and behave. It may result in a mix of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior. Hallucinations involve seeing things or hearing voices that aren't observed by others.

3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSchizophrenia - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jan 10, 2022 · Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects reality perception and behaviour, and causes distress and disability. WHO provides information on the prevalence, impact, causes, services and human rights of people with schizophrenia.

4. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › schizophreniaPsychiatry.org - What is Schizophrenia?

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   Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking and lack of motivation.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SchizophreniaSchizophrenia - Wikipedia

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   Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by significant alterations in perception, thoughts, mood, and behavior. [34] . Symptoms are described in terms of positive, negative and cognitive symptoms. [3] [35] The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the same for any psychosis and are sometimes referred to as psychotic symptoms.

6. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsSchizophrenia - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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   Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Learn about the signs and symptoms, the possible causes, and the effective treatments from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSchizophrenia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment -...

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric condition that disrupts your brain function and affects your thoughts, memory, senses and behaviors. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia from Cleveland Clinic experts.

8. www.webmd.com › schizophrenia › mental-health-schizophreniaSchizophrenia: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment...

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   Mar 12, 2024 · Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. Schizophrenia isn’t as common as...