Psychology › Section O · Psychological disorders › Topic O.8
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia disrupts how a person perceives, thinks and expresses emotion, and few disorders are so widely misunderstood; it is not a split personality, and with early support many people recover substantially. This topic is for education only, not for diagnosing yourself or anyone else; if you are concerned, see a qualified professional, and in a US crisis call or text 988.
In this topic
- What schizophrenia is, and is not
- Hallucinations and delusions
- Disorganised thinking and behaviour
- Negative symptoms and cognition
- Diagnosis, course and outlook
- Genes and family studies
- Brain chemistry and structure
- Environmental risk factors
- Worked example: does cannabis cause schizophrenia?
- Worked example: positive or negative?
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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