What Is Schizophrenia?

As with most mental illnesses, recognizing the signs of schizophrenia isn’t always easy. But one thing is clear: Schizophrenia does not mean having split or multiple personalities. Hallucinations and delusions are classic signs of schizophrenia, but there are others too.

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What to Know About Schizophrenia—a Chronic, Misunderstood Mental Illness

What to Know About Schizophrenia—a Chronic, Misunderstood Mental Illness

Symptoms can be severe, and no one really knows what causes them.
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How to Treat Schizophrenia, According to a Psychiatrist

How to Treat Schizophrenia, According to a Psychiatrist

Meds, therapy, and more can help.
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Is Schizophrenia Genetic? Here's What to Know About Your Family's Risk

Is Schizophrenia Genetic? Here's What to Know About Your Family's Risk

Mental illness can run in families.
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My Mom Had Schizoaffective Disorder, but the Mental Health System Couldn’t Save Her From Suicide

My Mom Had Schizoaffective Disorder, but the Mental Health System Couldn’t Save Her From Suicide

Adrienne Nolan-Smith's mother had a mental illness that caused delusions, paranoia, and manic behavior. Here, she shares her mom's struggle, and how it has inspired her to help people take control of their health care.
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7 Schizophrenia Symptoms to Watch For

7 Schizophrenia Symptoms to Watch For

Hallucinations and delusions are classic signs of schizophrenia, but there are others too.
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Smoking Marijuana Daily Increases Your Risk of Psychosis, New Study Says

Smoking Marijuana Daily Increases Your Risk of Psychosis, New Study Says

Remember, legal doesn't always equal safe.
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The Different Types of Schizophrenia—and Why Experts No Longer Adhere to Them

The Different Types of Schizophrenia—and Why Experts No Longer Adhere to Them

Paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, undifferentiated, and residual subtypes have fallen out of favor and given way to a spectrum of schizophrenia symptoms.
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Schizophrenia vs. Bipolar: Why the Two Mental Health Conditions Are Actually Very Different

Schizophrenia vs. Bipolar: Why the Two Mental Health Conditions Are Actually Very Different

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My Brother Killed Himself 7 Years Ago, and I Still Blame Myself

My Brother Killed Himself 7 Years Ago, and I Still Blame Myself

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Why It's Time to Stop Casually Calling People 'Schizophrenic' and 'Bipolar'

Why It's Time to Stop Casually Calling People 'Schizophrenic' and 'Bipolar'

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