Schizophrenia Families
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses, and to behave normally in social situations.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Schizophrenia is a complex illness. Even experts in the field are not sure what causes it.
Genetic factors appear to play a role. People who have family members with schizophrenia may be more likely to get the illness themselves.
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From Our Experts
10 Tips for Supporting a Family Member with Schizophrenia
Learn More: One of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of schizophrenia derives from a lack of knowledge and understanding. Quite... Read more »
Family Support: My Story
My mother drove me to the hospital within 24 hours of my breakdown, and I received the medication that worked on the first try. When I... Read more »
How Can I Help a Loved One Who is Unwilling to Seek Treatment?
Question: My mother is 48 years old and exhibiting what appear to be early symptoms of schizophrenia. She is paranoid, delusional,... Read more »
An Interview with Xavier Amador, Ph.D.: Part One
SchizophreniaConnection is pleased to present an interview Dr. Xavier Amador, who discusses the thorny dilemma of how to convince... Read more »
Schizophrenia Latest Research: November 2011
It was always thought that schizophrenia and bipolar run in the same family. I know this is undoubtedly true because people in my family... Read more »
From Our Sources
Family traits linked to schizophrenia, BPD, depression
In this in-depth article, experts discuss recent findings about the links between family traits and schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.... Read more »
Share Your Story about Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Connections thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping... Read more »
Meet Robin Cunningham, Schizophrenia Expert Patient
Robin Cunningham holds a Bachelors degree in Zoology from the University of Washington. After graduate studies in psychology at Washington and The... Read more »
Schizotypal personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prevention There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk, such as a family history of schizophrenia, may allow early diagnosis. ... Read more »
Schizoid personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Personality disorder - schizoidSymptomsA person with schizoid personality disorder:Appears aloof and detachedAvoids social activities that involve... Read more »
10 Tips for Supporting a Family Member with Schizophrenia
Learn More One of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of schizophrenia derives from a lack of knowledge and understanding. Quite simply, the more you learn, the easier it becomes to understand and explain what is happening and why....
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