Author: Nikki W

What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by a deteriorating ability to function in everyday life and by some combination of hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, and inappropriate emotional expressions. Schizophrenia typically begins in early adulthood. The symptoms vary so greatly that you could easily find several people with the same diagnosis who have almost nothing in common. Schizophrenia can either be acute or chronic. An acute condition has a sudden onset and good prospects for recovery. A chronic condition has a gradual onset and a long-term cause. Symptoms of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is characterized by both new...