Schizophrenia: Beyond Our DiagnosisLike many people with schizophrenia, I am relatively isolated. I am married, so I often have face-to-face contact with another person (except when my partner travels). But I would like...Reactions0reactions
What Does Recovery Look Like With Schizophrenia?Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition. If you or a loved one receive a schizophrenia diagnosis, it can be very scary. For many people, schizophrenia can be a life-long...Reactions0reactions
Reality Checking: 3 Techniques I Use to Identify If I’m HallucinatingThe longer I've lived with my schizophrenia diagnosis, the more I've been able to find coping mechanisms for my auditory and visual hallucinations. One of the most frustrating aspects of...Reactions0reactions
Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in Black PeopleSchizophrenia is a serious mental illness. It affects about 2.4 million people in the United States. The risk of developing schizophrenia depends on many things, including trauma, the use of...Reactions0reactions
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with schizophrenia and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient Leader team and would love to meet you! Our...Reactions0reactions
What Is Anosognosia, and How Is It Related to Schizophrenia?Anosognosia is a condition where you do not know you have a health problem, whether in your mind or your body. Having this illness makes it hard to understand that...Reactions0reactions
Mental Health vs. Mental IllnessIn the past 10 years, the topic of mental health has gotten much more common in conversations, in the media, and with celebrities. We've heard from singers like Sinead O'Connor...Reactions0reactions
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With SchizophreniaBeing diagnosed with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia is just a confusing, scary, and unnerving life experience. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at just 21 years old and was...Reactions0reactions
Why Is It So Important to Get Treatment Early?Psychosis, or a psychotic break, is when someone loses touch with reality. In most cases, someone experiencing psychosis becomes withdrawn. They might start believing things that are not true (delusions)...Reactions0reactions
Hanging on to Your Mental Health During the HolidaysIt's time for Christmas carols in the grocery store. As one famous song we hear this time of year goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." That sentence...Reactions0reactions
How Can I Prevent a Schizophrenia Relapse?When you have schizophrenia, sometimes symptoms that are under control can return. This is called relapse. A relapse can impact your relationships, work, and overall quality of life. There’s no...Reactions0reactions
What to Know About Dating and SchizophreniaMost of us desire the love and companionship that come with a romantic relationship. However, having a serious mental illness like schizophrenia can make it harder to build close connections...Reactions0reactions
Bad Days, Good Days, and Practicing ResilienceI have symptoms of schizophrenia every day, but that doesn't mean I don't have what I would consider good days. I have many good days along with hard days. To...Reactions0reactions
Liberty, Autonomy, Community of Choice: Know Your RightsAutonomy is your ability to make decisions about your own life. You have the right to autonomy, including choices about your treatment. This includes your right to choose or refuse...Reactions0reactions
Family Therapy and SchizophreniaSchizophrenia affects not only the person with the mental illness but also their family. Common schizophrenia symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking can make it hard to predict how...Reactions0reactions
Planning for a Mental Health CrisisWhen living with schizophrenia or another mental health disorder, sometimes a mental health crisis arises. A mental health crisis is no one’s fault. It is a sign that your or...Reactions0reactions
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...Reactions0reactions
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about a clinical trial before you sign up. Here...Reactions0reactions
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical...Reactions0reactions
Schizophrenia and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactions
