Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling and puzzling mental disorders in existence. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of schizophrenia and its causes, symptoms (such as hearing voices), and treatment options.
Paranoid schizophrenia and catatonic schizophrenia are two of the several types of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page explains the different types of schizophrenia and discusses the symptoms that correspond to each type.
Paranoid schizophrenia is the most prevalent form of schizophrenia. As discussed in this article from the eMedTV site, people with paranoid schizophrenia tend to experience severe delusions and auditory hallucinations based on paranoia.
As this eMedTV article explains, disorganized schizophrenia is a psychological disorder characterized by unusual thought processes and disorganized thinking. This Web page gives examples of the most common symptoms of this disorder.
People with catatonic schizophrenia often show involuntary movements, grimacing, or unusual mannerisms. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this disorder and offers a list of common symptoms, such as clumsiness and lack of coordination.
Research shows that the schizophrenia cause may be linked to genetic and environmental factors. This part of the eMedTV site talks about these factors and also explores the role of the brain in the development of schizophrenia.
Symptoms of schizophrenia can include memory loss, hallucinations, and delusions. This eMedTV article talks about the symptoms of schizophrenia and explains how they are divided into three categories: negative, positive, and cognitive.
One of the most effective types of schizophrenia treatment is medication. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how schizophrenia treatment options can help minimize symptoms and improve quality of life.
Antipsychotics can be effective in alleviating some symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV article discusses schizophrenia and antipsychotics in detail, including strategies that can be used to help people take their medication regularly.
Psychosocial therapy for schizophrenics can include rehabilitation and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at the uses and benefits of psychosocial therapy for schizophrenia.
A supportive family network can help a patient with schizophrenia regain his or her function in the world. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at schizophrenia and the family network, as well as other methods of support.
Childhood schizophrenia, although very rare, can be much more difficult to treat than adult schizophrenia. This eMedTV resource provides a description of childhood schizophrenia and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, people who have schizophrenia attempt suicide more often than people in the general population. This portion of the archives talks about the relationship between schizophrenia and suicide.
Substance abuse is more common in people with schizophrenia than in the general population. This eMedTV article discusses the relationship between schizophrenia and substance abuse, including detailed information on nicotine and schizophrenia.
As this eMedTV article explains, schizophrenia and violence are often mistakenly linked. In fact, most people with the illness are nonviolent and prefer to be left alone. This page debunks common myths about schizophrenia and violence.
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