Severe Schizophrenia
In this video and related article, the parents of 6-year-old schizophrenia sufferer January Schofield discuss the difficulties in coping with the symptoms of their daughter's illness. January suffers from child-onset schizophrenia, which experts say is 20 to 30 times more severe than adult-onset schizophrenia. Her parents, Michael and Susan Schofield, discuss the extreme measures they've been forced to take to treat their daughter's condition, to protect their younger child from his sister,...
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Schizophrenia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
During an episode of schizophrenia, you may need to stay in the hospital for safety reasons, and to receive basic needs such as food, rest, and... Read more »
Schizotypal personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Some people may be helped by antipsychotic medications. Talk therapy (psychotherapy) is a big part of treatment. Social skills training can help some... 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 »
Schizophrenia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
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