Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders characterized by disturbances in perception, affect, behavior and communication lasting longer than 6 months (this includes psychotic behavior). The person suffering from schizophrenia has deteriorated occupational, interpersonal and self-supportive abilities.
Review Date: 07/22/2009
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW,
David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD,
Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
(2/6/2008).
