To respond, you first have to understand. Understanding someone with Schizophrenia can be very difficult, especially when they are in a state of psychosis. Nevertheless, this is an important step towards offering care and support to these individuals. So what is it truly like in the mind of a Schizophrenia patient? What does he hear? […]
Three Ways You Are Misguided on Schizophrenia
Get the right facts. As much as the world is rapidly gaining awareness on mental illnesses, Schizophrenia remains largely misunderstood. Many people have little to no knowledge about this condition. As such, there are many myths and misconceptions about this condition; a major stumbling block to treatment. Let us explore three of the most common […]
Life Is Not About Success Or Prestige In A Certain Career Or Skill
The greatest success I have achieved in my life is the simple wellness I now enjoy. When I was a young child, I experienced trauma due to witnessing domestic abuse in my home. This caused me to harbour feelings of sadness, which then evolved into clinical depression by the time I was eleven years old. […]
What should mental health providers do for patients with Schizophrenia
They need to be accurate in their observations to prescribe effective medications. The behaviours of a person experiencing schizophrenia can be distressing for family members and friends to observe. It can also be difficult for onlookers to describe specific behaviours, so consulting professional help is most beneficial. A mental health provider can determine the specific […]
Interacting with People Diagnose with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is not a life-sentence – recovery is possible especially with your support. Schizophrenia is a difficult condition to live with, and it is important for people to understand how to best assist them. Proper engagement helps to ease the burden off of patients and also possibly yield better outcomes. Below is a list of […]
Understanding Schizophrenia
Although the precise cause of schizophrenia isn’t known, certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that is characterized by experiences that remove one from reality regarding both thought content and perceptions. Schizophrenia affects 1 in every 100 people in Australia, with the condition typically manifesting in one’s […]
Myth vs Fact: Schizophrenia Is Not A Multiple Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia often involves a variety of symptoms, but not one involves multiple personalities. Among the general populace, schizophrenia is a widely misunderstood mental health condition. A predominant misconception is that schizophrenia is synonymous with having multiple personalities. The myth likely originated from the word “schizo” meaning “split.” However, in the case of schizophrenia, the “split” […]