Summary of Why Do People With Schizophrenia See Things (Schizophrenia Explained)?

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Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that can cause hallucinations and delusions. It is most commonly diagnosed in adults between the late teenage years and early 30s, but can occur at any age. Treatment options include medications, therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Life expectancy for people with schizophrenia is shorter than average, due in part to the development of other conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.

• 00:00:00 People with schizophrenia see things that are not actually there, and have difficulty forming relationships and succeeding in school or work. Coping with schizophrenia is hard, and suicide is, unfortunately, not uncommon. Individuals may have psychotic episodes when they break with reality completely and show drastic behavior or personality changes to the shock of those around. Fortunately, the frequency of these episodes should decrease with age. Symptoms may improve, or alternatively, they may get worse. Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects intellectual, emotional, and behavioral health. It is most commonly diagnosed in adults between the late teenage years and early 30s, but can strike at any age. It is uncommon for someone to be diagnosed who is much younger or older than this.
• 00:05:00 Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by hallucinations and delusions. It is believed to be caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors, and can develop during the teenage years or during other times of great change in a person's life. Treatment options include medications, therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Life expectancy for people with schizophrenia is shorter than average, in part due to a high incidence of conditions that develop along with the disorder, such as diabetes or heart disease.