2. Intro Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorders in which people interpret reality abnormally. The ability of people with schizophrenia to function normally and to care for themselves tends to deteriorate over time. Also schizophrenia isn't split personality or multiple personality disorder (MPD).
3. Causes It's not known what causes schizophrenia, but researchers believe that a combination of genetics and environment contributes to development of the disease.
4. Symptoms Loss of interest in everyday activities Appearing to lack emotion Reduced ability to plan or carry out activities Neglect of personal hygiene Social withdrawal Loss of motivation Problems with making sense of information Difficulty paying attention Memory problems
5. Diagnosis When doctors suspect someone has schizophrenia, they typically ask for medical and psychiatric histories, conduct a physical exam, they run a tons of medical and psychological tests and exams.
6. Treatments These newer medications are generally preferred, because they pose a lower risk of debilitating side effects than do conventional medications. They include Aripiprazole (Abilify) Clozapine (Clozaril) Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Paliperidone (Invega) Quetiapine (Seroquel) Risperidone (Risperdal) Ziprasidone (Geodon)
