1.2 Incidence rate of Schizophrenia of Worldwide Schizophrenia, has a greater impact on society, is a severe and polygenic inherited dis-ease with an incidence of appropriately 1% [4]. Globally, an update study showed that prevalent cases of schizophrenia rose from 13.1 million in 1990 to 20.9 million cases in 2016 [5]. Incor- schizophreniato more.? people symptoms. peo-trying sense to themselves.? and also the too.? ages younger schizophre-45.? schizophrenia, including: families prob-birth chemistry. They may ill-years pre-schizophrenia. f enia? severe. symptoms. symptoms a are symptoms is include: Hallucinations:, "Hearing schizophrenia. long problem. Delusions:t Understanding the Causes of Schizophrenia. List of authors. Nancy C. Andreasen, M.D., Ph.D. February 25, 1999. N Engl J Med 1999; 340:645-647. DOI: 10.1056/NEJM199902253400811. Related Articles Understanding schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a severe and complex disorder that has devastating effects on those affected and their family members. It is caused by a schizophrenia in children as young as five have been reported. In adolescents, the first signs can include a change of friends, a drop in grades, sleep problems and 100 (1). Schizophrenia is likely the result of an interaction between genetic risk and en-vironmental exposures, and recent studies have attempted to describe that interaction. In this issue, Mäki and colleagues (2) studied the interaction of genetic risk (having a parent with schizophrenia) with an environmental risk—that of maternal depression new understanding. We now know: • Schizophrenia is a medical illness. • The symptoms of schizophrenia can be present at 15 years of age or even earlier. • Early intervention and treatment can stem the progress of the illness and improve life opportunities. Reaching Out presents an up-to-date view of schizophrenia, PDF | On Sep 26, 1992, D B Double published Understanding schizophrenia | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate you have schizophrenia or are close to someone who does, you will need ongoing support as you deal with the challenges you will face. • The best recovery is made possible by combining effective treatment and strong support networks. • Family involvement and understanding are essential to recovery. Schizophrenia is a complicated disease of the mind that distorts the way the person experiences the world. The disease makes it difficult to tell the difference between what's real and what is imagined. And, the person has problems thinking logically and behaving appropriately. The schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness, which, due to its severity, often poses a problem for the individual-patient, his or her family and a wider community, a whole social core. This illness poses a threat, causing difficulties in the functioning of the individual, within one or more segments of the individual's life. * Adults with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, and including those experiencing a first episode of schizophrenia (including those with schizophreniform disorder). 1. Pharmacological treatments: a. At least 90 percent of patients must have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. b. schizophrenia is a mental disorder that is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms including diminished schizophrenia is a ment