Schizophrenia is the most common major psychiatric disorder, with the prevalence (number of cases in the country at any one time) of 3 per 1,000. The symptoms of schizophrenia can vary, but most people with the... » Read on

The symptoms of schizophrenia can be divided into positive and negative symptoms. Positive symptoms are a feature of acute schizophrenia (acute syndromes) and negative ones are a feature of the chronic... » Read on

There have been many theories to try to explain schizophrenia. The cause is not known, but certain factors have been found to be different in people who develop schizophrenia. Some of the possible factors are outlined... » Read on

A psychiatrist will diagnose schizophrenia when there is evidence of a profound break in reality manifesting itself in one or more of the following symptoms for several... » Read on

Medical treatments Most people with schizophrenia are prescribed medication, which seek to reduce the positive symptoms. The medicines used for schizophrenia are antipsychotics or... » Read on