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Schizophrenia comes from two Greek words, “Skhizein” (to divide, separate, pull apart) and “phren” (the mind, or thoughts). 1
It’s a mental health condition that can cause a lot of different symptoms. These can be different from person to person, and one person’s symptoms can also change and become more or less severe for periods of time. 2,3
Quick facts
About 1 in 4 people who have an episode of schizophrenia never have another one6
About 1 in 4 people who have an episode of schizophrenia never have another one6
There are many types of schizophrenia symptoms. Some of these are: 3-5
| Someone with schizophrenia might not be able to tell for sure what is real and what is only a thought. |
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Harvey PD, Strassnig MT, Siblerstein J. Prediction of disability in schizophrenia: symptoms, cognition and self-assessment. J Experiment Psychopathol 2019; doi.org/10.1177/2043808719865693
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