Articles for tag: Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Five Subtypes of Schizophrenia: Catatonic, Disorganized, Paranoid, Residual & Undifferentiated

Schizophrenia and its symptoms effect an individuals thought processes, behaviors and perceptions of reality. Someone with schizophrenia may display a variety of symptoms including but, not limited to hallucinations, delusions, anger and/or hours of “paralyzed” movement. Many schizophrenics are highly functioning individuals who work in full time employment, maintain a household and are socially active. ...

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Schizophrenia: How it Affects the Family

Mental illness is one of the most common afflictions in the United States, and schizophrenia is the most severe; yet mental illnesses carry a huge social stigma (National Institute of Mental Health, “The Numbers Count” and “Schizophrenia”). Forming stereotypes and initiating stigmas, when a person lacks knowledge, is a common practice in our society in ...

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

What is Schizophrenia? Where Does it Come From? and How is it Treated?

Schizophrenia; from the Greek; ‘Schizo’ meaning splitting and ‘phrenia’ meaning ‘of the mind,’ is a psychotic illness that affects 1% to 2% of people worldwide. It is a serious neurological disorder that alters a person’s mood’s, behaviors and even their perception of reality. Schizophrenic patients often have trouble holding jobs and maintaining relationships. It impedes ...