Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by incoherent or illogical thoughts, bizarre behavior and speech, and delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices. The age of onset is typically between the late teens and mid-30s.

Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology

Resources from APA

Speaking of Psychology: Treatment and recovery from serious mental illness, with Kim Mueser, PhD

Treatment and recovery from serious mental illness

Kim Mueser, PhD, talks about the progress psychology has made in treating serious mental illness
Deanna Barch

Scientist Spotlight: Q&A with Deanna Barch

The Gregory B. Couch Professor of Psychiatry talks about her latest research on cognitive control and what she wished someone told her when she was starting off as a new PhD
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Mental illness and violence: Debunking myths, addressing realities

Research is helping to tease apart why some people with serious mental illness are prone to violence while others are not.
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New hope for people with serious mental illness

Psychologists are increasing their work in treating schizophrenia and other severe mental health problems, including by developing a new specialty
Sharing the reality of schizophrenia

Sharing the reality of schizophrenia

A storytelling project benefits patients and enlightens audiences
How mental illnesses can affect family and friends

How to cope when a loved one has a serious mental illness

How mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and major depressive disorder can affect family and friends.
Recognizing the signs of schizophrenia

Recognizing the signs of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can cause hallucinations, delusions, and unusual behaviors, as well as cognitive challenges, such as problems with memory, attention, and concentration.
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Schizophrenia treatment

Antipsychotic drugs aren’t the only treatment people with schizophrenia need. Psychotherapy and support are also key.
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Not So Abnormal Psychology

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