Schizophrenia

What is Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder.
Around 20 million people in the world have schizophrenia.
The disease was first identified by Dr. Emile Kraepelin

Types of schizophrenia
Paranoid schizophrenia.
Catatonic schizophrenia.
Undifferentiated schizophrenia.
Schizoaffective disorder.

Symptoms
confused speech
lack of facial expression
lack of emotional expression
lack of motivation
difficulty concentrating
psychosis
hallucinations

What Causes Schizophrenia?
Genetics (heredity)
Brain abnormality
Environment

How Is Schizophrenia Diagnosed?
the doctor will perform a complete medical history and a physical exam.
the doctor use various tests, and possibly blood tests or brain imaging studies.
psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interviews and assessment tools to evaluate a person for a psychotic disorder.