Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, the symptoms can be very disabling. Contrary to public perception, schizophrenia is not split personality or multiple personality. The vast majority of people with schizophrenia are not violent and do not pose a danger to others. Schizophrenia is not caused by childhood experiences, poor parenting or lack of willpower, nor are the symptoms identical for each person. The cause of schizophrenia is still unclear. Some theories about the cause of this disease include: genetics (heredity), biology (abnormalities in the brain’s chemistry or structure); and/or possible viral infections and immune disorders. If you like my videos, please share and subscribe to the 411 talk zone radio show on Youtube. Tune into the 411 talk zone radio show every Saturday with host Leon Jones from 6 pm to 8 pm EDT on blog talk radio. Guest call in number is 215-383-5785.