Schizophrenia
/ˌskɪtsəˈfreniə/noun
A mental illness where a person can't think clearly, manage feelings, make decisions and relate to others.
He was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of twenty.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with schizophrenia
- symptoms of schizophrenia
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Schizophrenia refers to a serious mental health condition, not just unpredictable behavior or moods.
After the diagnosis, his schizophrenia was managed with medication and therapy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Split Personality
Schizophrenia is often confused with having multiple personalities, but they are separate conditions.
Schizophrenia involves delusions, not the existence of multiple distinct identities like in movies.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Topic
Discussions of schizophrenia require sensitivity, as it's a condition affecting real people's lives.
When she mentioned her brother's schizophrenia, I listened without judgment or assumptions.
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psychosis
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