Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, the symptoms can be very disabling. Symptoms of schizophrenia usually start between ages 16 and 30. In rare cases, children have schizophrenia too. Symptoms include:

Problems with “working memory”

Trouble focusing or paying attention

Poor “executive functioning”

Reduced speaking

Difficulty beginning and sustaining activities

Reduced feelings of pleasure in everyday life

Flat affect

Movement disorders

Thought disorders

Delusions

Hallucinations

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