About Schizophrenia |
An OverviewSchizophrenia is a neurological disorder that affects normal thinking patterns, the perception of reality, and the ability to express or read emotions. The absolute cause of the illness is still unknown; genetics, environmental factors, brain developmental patterns, and possibly even early viral infections may have roles to play in the development of schizophrenia. The disease strikes approximately 1 person in every 100 people, and most often strikes between the ages of 16 and 25. This page contains extensive information about schizophrenia, but it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and diagnosis. Suspecting Schizophrenia: Warning Signs and Pre-Treatment A new resource as of August 2007: Please note that the above links require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, download it for free here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All information on this page without source references, unless otherwise noted, was compiled, written, and/or edited
by Giri Puligandla, B.Sc. for the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Edmonton & Area Chapter. The information in this section is not meant to be taken as medical advice. If you or a loved one might be experiencing symptoms, consult a health professional immediately to improve the likelihood of complete recovery.
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