Schizophrenia
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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Study sheds new light on genes' role in schizophrenia
July 21, 2014, Wall Street Journal
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Study finds genetic links between schizophrenia and cannabis use
June 24, 2014, Reuters
Monitor on Psychology Articles
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Five major psychiatric disorders share genetic links
May 1, 2013
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The beginnings of mental illness
February 1, 2012
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Mental health care: Vulnerable populations still left behind
November 1, 2009
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Moments of lucidity
November 1, 2008
Books
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Advances in Clinical Cognitive Science
January 2007
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Schizophrenia in Late Life
October 2004
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Social Cognition and Schizophrenia
May 2001
