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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is schizophrenia?

A psychological disorder where there is altered brain function. The exact cause is unknown, but a combination of genetic, psychological and environmental factors are likely responsible.

Symptoms of schizophrenia

  • Hearing voices or noises from unknown sources

  • Hallucinations

  • Personality change

  • Decrease in ambition and motivation

  • Hear voices speaking to or around me

  • Abnormal behavior

  • I often feel people are planning to harm me

  • I believe that others can hear or know my thoughts

Questions your doctor may ask to check for schizophrenia

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose schizophrenia

  • Do you sometimes hear sounds or voices from unknown sources?

  • Have you ever seen, heard, or smelt something that did not actually exist?

  • Do you feel your personality has changed?

  • Do you feel you have less ambition, motivation or willpower lately?

  • Do you hear voices speaking to or around you?

Treatment for schizophrenia

Regular medication is important to control the disease well. Therapy can be useful as an additional treatment.

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Reviewed By:

Yu Shirai

Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)

Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.

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