Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Introduction

Human mind is complicated and complex. Its works and function in ways so diverse that the field of science, technology and research is always dealing with some new human condition that occurs as a result of the brain malfunctioning. There are a number of such mental conditions that includes multiple personality disorder, ADD etc. However, one of the most commonly occurring diseases includes Schizophrenia. Similar to the many other psychological or mental diseases, Schizophrenia also influences the various lifestyle aspects of the victim. In addition, similar to many other mental conditions. Schizophrenia also does not have any particular treatment. In addition, the available treatments also do not guarantee the recovery or cure of the disease.

Discussion

Schizophrenia, according to a survey, the disease affects approximately 1% of the planet's population. Alone in the US, around 2.5 million that is one in a group of hundred people, are most likely to have Schizophrenia. However, it is interesting to note that any cultural, racial, or economic factors or boundaries do not affect the prevalence of the disease.

Definition

Schizophrenia can simply be defined as a mental disorder that can be characterized by the malfunction or breakdown of the thought processes. It can also be identified by the extreme and abrupt variation in the responses of the typical emotions. The Symptoms of the disease are more visible appear between the age group range of 13 and 25 years (Arns & Linney, 1993).

Lifestyle

The combination of the environmental factors and genetics play an important role in the prevalence of the disease. Mothers that have faced stress and depression in the past are vulnerable to the disease thereby transferring the disease to their offspring. In addition, the excessive use of drugs and malnutrition of the mothers during pregnancy can also transfer the disease to the ...