Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by poor emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social or occupational dysfunction. Diagnosis is based on observed behavior and the patient's reported experiences.

Schizophrenia Stories

Got Low Motivation? This Schizophrenia Study Might Help

People with schizophrenia have always been plagued by low motivation. Scientists say they've discovered a straightforward cause: They overestimate the amount of effort tasks require.
Which Comes First, Vitamin D Deficiency Or Schizophrenia?

A new study has found a link between vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia, but that doesn't necessarily mean it causes the mental health disorder.
Antipsychotics Cause Loss Of Brain Volume In Schizophrenics

A slight but noticeable loss of brain volume among patients with schizophrenia taking antipsychotic drugs doesn't affect cognitive functioning, researchers say.
The Genetic Defect That Causes Schizophrenics To Hear Voices

Schizophrenics hear voices because of a genetic predisposition that affects their brain circuitry.
People With Psychotic Disorders Have Unique, Smaller Brains

Researchers have proved that individuals with all psychotic disorders exhibit condition-specific differences in the hippocampus area of the brain.
This Is What It's Like To Have Schizophrenia [VIDEO]

Schizophrenia, which typically begins in early adulthood, is a chronic brain disorder with symptoms that may include delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking and concentration, and a lack of motivation.
Explaining Schizophrenia, One Molecule At A Time

A molecular explanation for schizophrenia may lead to better treatments and more consistent diagnoses.
Sign Language Interpreter Blames Schizophrenia For Mandela Memorial Jibberish [VIDEO]

Thamsanqa Jantjie, a sign language interpreter, says he was having a schizophrenic episode when he failed to correctly interpret speeches at Nelson Mandela's memorial.
Autism, Schizophrenia, And Cognitive Impairment Linked By Single Gene Mutation

Finnish study discovers a biological link between schizophrenia, fragile X syndrome, autism, and cognitive impairment.
Marijuana Psychosis Hospitalizations Increase After Drug Reclassification

A new study shows that reclassifying marijuana from a lower-risk group to a higher-risk group coincides with an increase in marijuana psychosis.
NSA PRISM Program May Benefit The Clinically Paranoid As They Find Out Others Are Being Watched Too

Reactions to publicized spying-projects may differ starkly, but might be beneficial for some patients as they find out that they're not the only ones being watched.
Long-Term Memory Formation Altered In Schizophrenic And Bipolar Patients, Linked To Specific Protein

A specific protein abnormality has been identified in the brains of those with psychiatric disorders.

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