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Going through the mind wars of a wide range of symptoms are intense, uncomfortable, and chaotic. I've endured a lot. My last hospital stay was in 2023. Hospital stays are...

Psychosis is the medical term for losing touch with reality. There are several health conditions linked to psychosis and many possible causes of psychosis. One risk factor for developing psychosis...

I think I consider myself to be a motivated person. I've always been a go-getter – a generator of ideas and action. I have pulled myself into a place of...

Researchers at Indiana University have created a new blood test for schizophrenia. This test detects blood biomarkers that can increase the risk or severity of schizophrenia. Biomarkers are biological signs...

In the world of healthcare, medical doctors – doctors who specialize in fields other than psychiatry or mental health – are often seen as reliable figures who provide aid and...

Schizophrenia disrupts daily life due to episodes of psychosis, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves unwanted thoughts and fears that lead to repetitive behaviors and compulsive acts...

As the daughter of someone who experienced untreated psychosis and addiction during my childhood, my first experiences of serious mental illness were chaotic and often frightening. I found it difficult...

Schizophrenia can cause delusions and behaviors that disrupt daily life. But once these symptoms are stabilized with treatment, most people with schizophrenia do well managing the condition. Those who are...

Schizophrenia is hard. And it can feel like an uphill battle trying to find ways to cope. Tools, techniques, therapies... There's a lot out there. So where do you even...

There are a lot of ugly misconceptions about my diagnosis of schizophrenia. Myth #1: There's no hope for recovery. Myth #2: It's caused by poor parenting. Myth #3: People with...

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition typically treated with drugs that prevent psychosis (antipsychotic drugs) and psychotherapy. But lifestyle changes also may have a positive impact schizophrenia. One change that...

Relapse is a scary thought. Just when we have some recovery time under our belt, relapse or breakthrough symptoms threaten to make our carefully constructed card castle come crashing down...

For me, the biggest challenge of having schizophrenia is delusions, which manifest in my brain like fake memories of things that never happened. They're typically triggered by meaningful conversations I...

Navigating life with schizophrenia can be difficult and is often made worse by well-meaning but frustrating advice from others. From oversimplifications to unsolicited suggestions, it's not uncommon for these interactions...

If you're new to the role of caring for someone with a schizophrenia disorder, you might feel overwhelmed by all the new words you’re hearing. Don't worry – they'll start...

Antipsychotics are drugs that treat psychosis. If you take an antipsychotic to treat your schizophrenia, a side effect of the drug may be weight gain. This happens to many people...

How can you get back on track at work in spite of concerns with depleted energy and motivation? What are some ways to cope with the stress of work and...

For those of us with schizophrenia or a schizophrenia-related disorder, delusions can be a part of what we experience when we are in the midst of some form of psychosis...

World Schizophrenia Day, which falls on May 24 each year, is traditionally a moment to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding of people with schizophrenia. But I've found comfort...

Substance use disorder (SUD) is an illness that impacts your brain and how you behave. It is also called addiction or substance abuse. It leads to a loss of control...