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Schizphrenia
Were you looking for information about Schizophrenia? Schizphrenia is a common misspelling of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception of reality. People with this illness often have poor social skills and experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. Scientists believe both genetics and environmental factors play a role in the development of schizophrenia. Medications, psychotherapy, and support groups are important elements in a treatment plan for the condition. Schizophrenia treatment is successful in 60 percent of people with the condition.
(Click Schizophrenia for more details on the possible causes, symptoms, and prognosis of this illness. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD