"Schizophrenia" is an early-stage abnormal mental state caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Patients may experience delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts and speech. If left untreated, it can lead to severe psychosis.

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Causes and triggers:

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- Genetics

- pressure

- Misuse of medication

- Unpleasant experiences in past life

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Symptoms:

 

- Auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations

- Delusions, including delusions of being persecuted, believing strangers are talking about you, and delusions of having superpowers.

- Indifferent to their surroundings, lacking emotional response and interest.

- Avoiding social interaction

- Frequent sleepiness, reluctance to go to work or school, or even participate in activities.

- Neglecting personal appearance and refusing to bathe.

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treatment:

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Drug treatment:

- Plays an important role in treatment and prevention

- Reduces symptoms, and the tension, anxiety, and distress caused by the symptoms.

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Psychotherapy:

- Basic psychological support: Improving patients' understanding of the illness, teaching them how to manage symptoms and crises, and assisting them in adapting to daily life.

- Individual therapy: Improving the patient's psychological resilience and addressing emotional distress and other mental health issues caused by the illness.

- Cognitive behavioral therapy: Assists patients in understanding the symptoms of schizophrenia, thereby reducing the confusion caused by the symptoms and increasing the patient's confidence in treatment.