What is skizoprenia?!


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What is skizoprenia?


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Schizophrenia (from the Greek word σχιζοφρένεια, or schizophreneia, meaning "split mind") is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most commonly manifest as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions or disorganized speech and thinking in the context of significant social or occupational dysfunction. Five subtypes are recognised, classified on the basis of predominant features. Onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood,[1] with approximately 0.4–0.6%[2][3] of the population affected. Diagnosis is based on the patient's self-reported experiences and observed behavior. No laboratory test for schizophrenia exists.
Studies suggest that genetics, early environment, neurobiology and psychological and social processes are important contributory factors. Current psychiatric research often focuses on the role of neurobiology, although a clear organic cause has not been found. Due to the many possible combinations of symptoms, heated debates are ongoing about whether the diagnosis represents a single disorder, or a number of discrete syndromes. For this reason, Eugen Bleuler termed the disease "the schizophrenias" (plural) when he coined the present name. Despite its etymology, "schizophrenia" is not synonymous with dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder or "split personality"; in popular culture the two are often confused.
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