Schizophrenia is a difficult diagnosis to cope with; however, in terms of others relating to the condition, there are individuals far in between who can…
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Category: Schizophrenia
Perceptions vs. Reality: Psychotic Symptoms
Perhaps some of the most negatively portrayed mental disorders in media are psychotic and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. According to the National Library of Medicine, “Studies…
The Hidden Sickness
The world we live in is filled with people of all types of races, ethnicities, genders, and cultures; yet we still find it acceptable in…
New genomic studies on Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the most severe and researched mental illnesses worldwide. Discoveries are still uncovered from studies into new diagnoses, genetics, variations, therapies, and…
Child & Adolescent Schizophrenia
Though schizophrenia is more commonly seen among adults, it can also be present in children and young adults. It must be noted, though, that the…
Schizophrenia and Religion
The relationship between religion and schizophrenia is often studied by psychologists because of the similar nature between religious experiences and psychotic episodes. Positive symptoms of…
Schizophrenia and Crime
Many countries have a law that defends individuals from being responsible for the crimes they committed while under the influence of mental illnesses. This is…
Childhood Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia in school-aged children is rare but not unheard of. Childhood schizophrenia essentially appears the same as schizophrenia in adults, except that the onset starts…
Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
We often see pop artists refer to themselves as “delusional” in songs about lost love or characters in mainstream shows saying to one another, “You’re…
Paranoid Schizophrenia: How Accurately Does the Film A Beautiful Mind Portray It?
In the film A Beautiful Mind based on the life of the American mathematician John Nash, the audience gets a glimpse into what life is…