Psychiatry and Psychological Disorders

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can be determined as a chronic brain disorder which affects 1% of the population. Schizophrenia occurs in the late adolescence age and indicated by delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking, cognitive difficulties, lack of motivation etc. People suffering from this disorder can have lifelong struggle. Schizophrenia can occur at any age, the average age to be in the late 20s to early 30s for women and the late teens to the early 20s for men. It is impossible for schizophrenia to be diagnosed in a person older than 40 or younger than 12. It is possible to live well with schizophrenia. After many years of research on schizophrenia, the researchers illustrated the causes of the disorder .The main causes of disorder are; Environment, Substance use (mind-altering, smoking marijuana), Genetics, Brain chemistry.

People suffering from Schizophrenia can be managed and treated by Antipsychotic medications, Psychotherapy; such as cognitive behavioural therapy and supportive therapy, assertive community treatment, Education and Self-management strategies.