Schizophrenia Myths and Misconceptions SchizophreniaBy Promises AustinJanuary 3, 2020What happens when you or someone you love no longer lives in reality? From imagining enemies around every corner to experiencing confused thoughts that make normal life impossible, schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that makes it hard to tell what’s real-and what’s not. Schizophrenia is a very complex illness that almost always requires ongoing mental…
Why Does Schizophrenia in Women Differ From Schizophrenia in Men? SchizophreniaBy Promises AustinApril 27, 2016Recent evidence from a Canadian research group indicates that a combination of underlying factors may help explain why schizophrenia in women differs substantially from schizophrenia in men. Women affected by the severe mental illness schizophrenia often develop initial symptoms at a later age than their male counterparts. In addition, they often develop symptoms that differ…
Early Intervention Shows Promise in Treating Schizophrenia SchizophreniaBy Promises AustinSeptember 30, 2015An early intervention approach to psychosis is showing promise as a way to treat schizophrenia and lessen the severity of early psychotic episodes.
Schizoaffective Disorder Treatments, Recovery Rate RecoveryBy Promises AustinSeptember 24, 2013Corrine believes her “downward spiral” occurred initially when, at the age of 18, she began to experience the symptoms of mania. As a new college freshman, she had begun sleeping less and less—in order to spend time socializing, and as a result of cramming for tests. Her need for sleep diminished until she was sleeping…
