SCHIZOPHRENIA

Is a mental health condition that usually appears in late adolescence or early adulthood.  It's impact on speech, thinking, emotion and other areas of life can affect a person's social interaction and everyday activities. 

• trauma during birth 

• malnutrition before  birth 

• Viral infections 

• psychosocial factors such as trauma 

• Confused speech that is hard for others to understand 

• lack of facial expressions 

• lack of emotional expression 

• lack of motivation

• Difficulty concerntrating

• Psychosis such as delusions and hallucinations. 

Before experiencing these symptoms a person may appear:

• out of sorts

• anxious 

• to lack focus 

w• Antipsychotic drugs 

• Counseling  -  develop coping skills and pursue life goals .

• Coordinated special care - This integrates medications,  family involvement   and education services in a holistic approach.