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Schizophrenia

Definition:

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, causing them to have difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is not.

Examples:

• Noun: The symptoms of schizophrenia may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and social isolation.
• Adjective: He has been diagnosed with schizophrenic tendencies and requires medication to manage his condition.
• Verb: Her mind seemed to schizophrenically jump from one unrelated topic to another during the conversation.
• Adverb: He spoke rapidly and schizophrenically, making it difficult to ascertain his true intentions.

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• Books on Schizophrenia
• Medication for Schizophrenia
• Support Resources for Schizophrenia