Schizophrenia

Overview

Schizophrenia is a mental illness which is characterized by hallucination, delusion, negative symptoms, and aggressive behaviors. Schizophrenia can impair a person's well being, quality of life, interpersonal relationship and also working life.

Signs and Symptoms

Delusions,Hallucinations,Disorganized speech,Extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior,Negative symptoms

Common Causes

Genetic factors,Environmental factors,Socioeconomic factors

Risk Factors

Older age,Family history of schizophrenia,Pregnancy and birth complications,Drug Abuse,Bereavement,Head injury

Investigation Techniques

Full blood count , Urine toxicology , MRI , CT Scan , Liver function test

Treatment and Prevention

Antipsychotics,Psychosocial interventions,Electroconvulsive therapy

Psychological Issues

Depression , Stress , Anxiety