Schizophrenia: Definition, Symptoms, and more

Schizophrenia is a syndrome. As you’ll find explained in our introductory video below, Schizophrenia is such that many people with the mental condition present with varying different types of symptoms.

Symptoms of Schizophrenia

• Positive symptoms
• Negative symptoms
• Cognitive symptoms

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations and delusions.

As for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, these include Anhedonia, Amotivation, social withdrawal, and flat affect

Cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia include poor short/long-term memory, speech/communication difficulties, and inattention.

You’ll find details of the above symptoms and a more in-depth exposition of schizophrenia in this YouTube Video. Do well to click on the hyperlink to learn more.

While schizophrenia is indeed a serious mental illness, the good news is that it can be managed. So, if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, there is no need to despair. All you need is to reach out to qualified and experienced mental health professionals for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

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