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Nobody knows exactly what causes schizophrenia. It is likely to be the result of several factors, such as:

Stress. Some people can develop the illness as a result of a stressful event, such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a job.

Genetics. You are more likely to develop schizophrenia if you have a close relative who has lived with the illness.

Brain damage. This is usually damage that has stopped your brain from growing normally when your mother was pregnant, or during birth.

Drugs & Alc. Research has shown that stronger forms of cannabis increase your risk of developing schizophrenia.

A bad childhood. If you were deprived or abused as a child this can increase your risk of developing a mental illness. This includes schizophrenia.

Dysfunction of the immune system. For some people the dysfunction of the immune system could play a role in the development of schizophrenia.

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You could be diagnosed with schizophrenia if you experience some of the following symptoms:

Hallucinations

Delusions

Disorganised thinking

Lack of motivation

Slow movement

Change in sleep patterns

Poor grooming or hygiene

Changes in body language and emotions

Loss of interest in social activities

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A long-term mental illness that alters a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior is schizophrenia. It is distinguished by:
Delusions: Perceiving, hearing, smelling, or sensing nonexistent objects
Illusions: Having unwavering convictions that something is true despite evidence to the contrary
Disorganized thinking: Having trouble putting ideas into order, which might result in speech that is unclear or unrelated
Unorganized conduct: exhibiting strange or pointless behavior, or exhibiting erratic emotional reactions
Decreased drive: Reluctant to leave home or lacking interest in life or activities
Having trouble establishing and sustaining social interactions is known as social disengagement.
Cognitive impairment is the inability to focus or remember information.

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem as though they have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and for their family and friends.

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Can be treated, but cannot be cured.

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Late teens - early thirties