Psychology TopicsSchizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by incoherent or illogical thoughts, bizarre behavior and speech, and delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices. Schizophrenia typically begins in early adulthood.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
What You Can Do
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Seek schizophrenia support from a drop-in center
Now available in nearly every metropolitan area in the U.S., consumer-run drop-in centers help people with serious mental illness become part of their communities again.
Getting Help
- Find a Psychologist
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Schizophrenia treatment
Antipsychotic drugs aren’t the only treatment people with schizophrenia need. Along with medication, psychotherapy and support can help them regain their lives.
News
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Fighting for those who need it most
January 17, 2015, CNN
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Early intervention could change nature of schizophrenia
December 31, 2014, USA TODAY
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Brain training may help calm the storms of schizophrenia
November 3, 2014, NPR
Monitor on Psychology Articles
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Five major psychiatric disorders share genetic links
May 2013
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The beginnings of mental illness
February 2012
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Mental health care: Vulnerable populations still left behind
November 2009
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Moments of lucidity
November 2008
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