Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia may be a chronic and severe mental disturbance that affects how an individual thinks, feels and behaves. People with schizophrenia could seem like they need lost touch with reality. Symptoms of schizophrenia usually start between ages 16 and 30. In rare cases, children have schizophrenia too. Although schizophrenia isn't as common as other mental disorders, the symptoms are often very disabling.

Symptoms of schizophrenia include:

• Hallucinations

• Thought disorders (unusual or dysfunctional ways of thinking)

• Movement disorders (agitated body movements)

Schizophrenia people can be treated and managed by Antipsychotic medications, Psychotherapy; such as cognitive behavioral therapy and assertive community treatment and supportive therapy, Self-management strategies and education.