what is schizophrenia ?

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that effects the way a person behaves, thinks, and sees the world. People with schizophrenia often have an altered perception of reality. They may see or hear things that don’t exist, speak in strange or confusing ways, believe that others are trying to harm them, or feel like they’re being constantly watched.

The causes of schizophrenia are not fully known. However, it appears that schizophrenia usually results from a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors

Environmental factors are like stress, low oxygen levels during birth, exposure to virus during infancy. Abnormal brain structure may also play a role in schizophrenia. There is an abnormally low activity in the frontal lobe, the area of the brain responsible for planning, reasoning, and decision-making.

The signs and symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and “negative” symptoms. However, the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia very dramatically from person to person, both in pattern and severity. Not every person with schizophrenia will have all symptoms, and the symptoms of schizophrenia may also change over time.


Medical and Psychological Treatment

Anti-psychotic medicine is given to schizophrenics. Anti-psychotic medicine works by changing neurotransmitter in brain for making it balance.

Cognitive behavior therapy is trained to schizophrenics. It is done for solving the mental problems especially how they think, feel, and behavior.


Conclusion

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder. The causes of schizophrenia are not fully known
The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behavior, and “negative” symptoms. Schizophrenia can be anticipated by medical and psychological treatment.


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