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Schizophrenia

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-Lack of emotional expression

-Lack of interest or enthusiasm
-Seeming lack of interest in the world
-Speech difficulties and abnormalities
-Disorganized speech
-Hallucinations
-Delusions

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Physical exam. This may be done to help rule out other problems that could be causing symptoms and to check for any related complications.

Tests and screenings. These may include tests that help rule out conditions with similar symptoms, and screening for alcohol and drugs.

Psychiatric evaluation. A doctor or mental health professional checks mental status by observing appearance and demeanor and asking about thoughts, moods, delusions, hallucinations, substance use, and potential for violence or suicide. This also includes a discussion of family and personal history.

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The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown.Schizophrenia tends to run in families, but no single gene is thought to be responsible. Research suggests a combination of environmental, psychological, physical, genetic factors, can make a person more likely to develop the condition.

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The number of people who will be diagnosed as having schizophrenia in a year is about one in 4,000. So about 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia this year, worldwide. About 100,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with schizophrenia this year.

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Schizophrenia can be hard to spot in teens. Sometimes it can be tough to see the difference between ordinary teenage moodiness and signs of more serious illness, although this disease usually begins in late adolescence or young adulthood.

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A medical health professional/a doctor. There is a specific process in which includes a variety of testing to determine if someone is schizophrenic .

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Despite the widespread misconception that people with schizophrenia have no chance of recovery or improvement, the reality is much more hopeful. Although currently there is no cure for schizophrenia, you can treat and manage it with medication, self-help strategies, and supportive therapies.

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Chong, Huey Yi, et al. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, 16 Feb. 2016, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4762470/.
“Schizophrenia Symptoms, Signs, and Coping Tips.” Schizophrenia Symptoms, Signs, and Coping Tips: How to Recognize Schizophrenia and Get the Help You Need, www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-signs-and-symptoms.htm.

“Schizophrenia.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 10 Apr. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449.

NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/schizophrenia/causes/.

Schizophrenia Facts and Statistics, www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm.

“Schizophrenia Treatment and Self-Help.” Schizophrenia Treatment and Self-Help: Getting All the Help You Need for Schizophrenia Recovery, www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-treatment-and-self-help.htm.

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What are the cures (if any), treatments, supports, or options for management?

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What are the cures (if any), treatments, supports, or options for management?

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Schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, even when symptoms have subsided. Treatment with medications and psychosocial therapy can help manage the condition. In some cases, hospitalization may be needed. Medications are the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment, and antipsychotic medications are the most commonly prescribed drugs.

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What is the economic cost of this mental illness? 

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What is the economic cost of this mental illness? 

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The economic burden of schizophrenia was estimated to range from 0.02% to 1.65% of the gross domestic product. Annual costs for the schizophrenia population in the U.S ranged from US$94 million to US$102 billion. Indirect costs contributed to 50%–85% of the total costs associated with schizophrenia.