The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry, 6th Edition
Globally, schizophrenia is the fifth leading cause of years lost to disability for men and the sixth leading cause for women.
Continue reading inChapter 9: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Expert Q & A: Schizophrenia
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How Occupationally High-Achieving Individuals With a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Manage Their Symptoms
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What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking and concentration, and lack of motivation. However, with treatment, most symptoms of schizophrenia will greatly improve.
The complexity of schizophrenia may help explain why there are misconceptions about the disease. Schizophrenia does not mean split personality or multiple-personality. Most people with schizophrenia are not dangerous or violent. They also are not homeless nor do they live in hospitals. Most people with schizophrenia live with family, in group homes or on their own.
American Journal of Psychiatry
Cariprazine Treatment of Bipolar Depression: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study
Published online:08 Mar 2019
Psychiatric News
Co-Occurring Mental Illnesses May Be More Pervasive Than Previously Thought
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Psychiatric Services
The Rise of Early Psychosis Care in California: An Overview of Community and University-Based Services
Published online:20 Mar 2019Limited Availability and Use of Clozapine in State Prisons
Published online:01 Mar 2019
Patient Story: Schizophrenia
Myles was a 20 year-old man who was brought to the emergency room by the campus police of the college from which he had been suspended several months ago. A professor had called and reported that Myles had walked into his classroom, accused him of taking his tuition money and refused to leave...continue reading
About This Story
This patient story is excerpted fromUnderstanding Mental Disorders: A Patient And Family Resource.Based on the latest, fifth edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—known as DSM-5®—Understanding Mental Disorders provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment—and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care. Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, among others.
American Journal of Psychotherapy
Why Is It Easier to Get Mad Than It Is to Feel Sad? Pilot Study of Regulation-Focused Psychotherapy for Children
Published online:21 Feb 2019Which Problem Are We Addressing Today? The Utility of a Multifaceted Formulation Approach to a Complex Case
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Published online:21 Feb 2019
Biomarkers of Autoimmunity in Acute Psychiatric Disorders
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Published online:08 Mar 2019
FOCUS
Shared Molecular Neuropathology Across Major Psychiatric Disorders Parallels Polygenic Overlap
Published online:01 Jan 2019Electroconvulsive Therapy Augmentation in Clozapine-Resistant Schizophrenia: A Prospective, Randomized Study
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Read about schizophrenia or other mood disorders in these DSM® chapters.
View information on the treatment of schizophrenia inParts I, II and XII of this textbook.
Learn about the treatment of schizophrenia in Part III: Psychopharmacological Treatment.
Browse schizophrenia and other neurodevelopmental disorders in theseTextbook of Psychiatry chapters.
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A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Psychiatrists are uniquely qualified to understand the complex interrelation between mental and physical health since their training includes four years of medical school and at least three additional years in a psychiatric residency.
Help With Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects about one percent of the population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking and concentration, and lack of motivation. However, when these symptoms are treated, most people with schizophrenia will greatly improve over time.