teen suffering from schizophrenia

What Parents Should Know About Schizophrenia and Teens

What Parents Should Know About Schizophrenia and Teens Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that people can develop at any age. Some studies show that not only can teenagers start showing signs of the disorder, but males who develop schizophrenia most often do so in the teen years and early 20s. Females tend to develop it in their 20s and 30s, but it’s possible…

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What Can Happen if Schizophrenia Goes Untreated

What Can Happen if Schizophrenia Goes Untreated Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 3.5 million Americans. This illness can cause severe symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, strange behaviors, and suicidal thoughts. It is a lifelong illness and one of the top reasons people are on disability. Despite the serious and life-threatening symptoms, about half of the people who receive this diagnosis…

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Signs Your Loved One Has Schizophrenia

Signs Your Loved One Has Schizophrenia Although only a mental health professional can diagnose and treat schizophrenia, loved ones often play important roles in identifying symptoms and encouraging treatment. As such, it’s important for everyone to know what schizophrenia is, the signs and symptoms, and how professionals treat the disorder. Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that affects about one percent of the…

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