INTRODUCTION TO SCHIZOPHRENIA | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | SNS INSTITUTIONS

Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and perceives reality. People with schizophrenia may experience positive symptoms such as hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not real), delusions (false beliefs), and disorganized speech or behavior, as well as negative symptoms like reduced emotional expression, lack of motivation, social withdrawal, and difficulty experiencing pleasure. They may also have cognitive impairments, including problems with attention, memory, and decision-making, which can interfere with daily functioning. The exact cause is not fully understood, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Schizophrenia usually begins in late adolescence or early adulthood and requires long-term treatment, including antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy, family support, and psychosocial rehabilitation, to help individuals manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking