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Schizophrenia

Despite what many think, people with schizophrenia don’t have a ‘split personality’ and very few are violent. Learn more about this mental illness.

Treatment for schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes an altered experience of reality. Your doctor can advise the best treatment options if you need help.

Diagnosis of schizophrenia

If you have unusual thoughts, perceptions or behaviours that sound like schizophrenia, a doctor can diagnose your symptoms and recommend treatment.

Causes of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a major mental illness. While it can be inherited, the risk is increased by drug abuse and other environmental factors.

Symptoms of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a major mental illness that causes an altered experience of reality. It is one of a group of disorders known as psychosis.

Schizophrenia – Tom's story

Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can be both emotionally and practically challenging.

Speed and mental health

Speed can increase your confidence and energy, but high doses and long-term use can cause mental health problems similar to paranoid schizophrenia.

Types of psychosis

Psychosis is often a symptom of another underlying psychiatric problem. It can be caused by mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or severe depression.

Evan's story about living with schizophrenia - video transcripts

Mental health disorders

Mental health disorder describes a wide range of disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Learn what to do when diagnosed.

Safe use of mental health medications

When it comes to mental health medication, there is no one size fits all solution. Different people can have different side effects. It's important to talk to your doctor during your treatment.

Antipsychotic medications

Antipsychotic medications are medicines that can help ease the symptoms of psychosis. Find out more about antipsychotics.

Treatment for psychosis

Psychosis is treatable. Mental health professionals, along with medication and family support, can best help you manage symptoms and aid recovery.

Causes of paranoia

Whilst paranoia may be caused by a mental disorder, it can also be triggered by recreational drug use, neurological diseases, severe trauma or stress.

Causes of psychosis

While no one knows exactly what causes psychosis, it could be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Drug abuse can also be a trigger.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Find out here why the right amount of dopamine is important both for your body and your brain.

Marijuana and mental health

Long-term marijuana users can become reliant on the drug. If they do try to stop, they may feel anxious, irritable and angry. Marijuana can trigger psychosis in people who are already at risk.

Psychiatrists and psychiatry

A psychiatrist is a doctor who has done extra medical training to become a specialist in mental health. Learn about what they do and how they can help you.

Hearing voices – Ron's story

Being diagnosed with a mental illness can be both emotionally and practically challenging.

Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.

Diagnosis of OCD

There is no ‘test’ for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but a diagnosis is based on an assessment of the person’s behaviours, thoughts and feelings.

Psychosis

Psychosis, where you experience an altered sense of reality, is treatable, but its causes are a mystery to researchers.

There are nearly 300 mental disorders listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). This is a handbook used by health professionals to help identify and diagnose mental illness.

Treatment for paranoia

People with paranoid thoughts can find it hard to trust a mental health professional, but with a positive relationship, recovery is possible.

Treatment for mental illness

Mental illness is treatable, and most people with mental illness recover to live productive and happy lives. Treatment can vary depending upon the person, their medical history and circumstances.

Relaxation and mental health

Relaxation can have many physical benefits including slowing your heart rate, reducing blood pressure and muscle tension as well as helping you manage stress.

Lithium

Lithium is a medicine used to treat bipolar disorder and related conditions. The decision to start using lithium should be made only in consultation with a doctor.

Mental health nurses

Mental health nurses are registered nurses who have specialist qualifications in mental health. They work with doctors and psychiatrists to monitor a person’s health and provide links with other health professionals and services.

New phone app could reduce suicide risk

A new app could help mental health patients and reduce suicide risk, by sending counsellors data on mood, activity and adherence to medication.

Delusions

Delusions are false and irrational beliefs that someone holds onto – even when there is evidence that they’re not real. Find out about the different types, and how delusions can be treated.

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Search results for: "Schizophrenia"

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Schizophrenia

Treatment for schizophrenia

Diagnosis of schizophrenia

Causes of schizophrenia

Symptoms of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia – Tom's story

Speed and mental health

Types of psychosis

Evan's story about living with schizophrenia - video transcripts

Mental health disorders

Safe use of mental health medications

Antipsychotic medications

Treatment for psychosis

Causes of paranoia

Causes of psychosis

Dopamine

Marijuana and mental health

Psychiatrists and psychiatry

Hearing voices – Ron's story

Mental health conditions

Diagnosis of OCD

Psychosis

Types of mental illness

Treatment for paranoia

Treatment for mental illness

Relaxation and mental health

Lithium

Mental health nurses

New phone app could reduce suicide risk

Delusions

Life stage

Schizophrenia

Treatment for schizophrenia

Diagnosis of schizophrenia

Causes of schizophrenia

Symptoms of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia – Tom's story

Speed and mental health

Types of psychosis

Evan's story about living with schizophrenia - video transcripts

Mental health disorders

Safe use of mental health medications

Antipsychotic medications

Treatment for psychosis

Causes of paranoia

Causes of psychosis

Dopamine

Marijuana and mental health

Psychiatrists and psychiatry

Hearing voices – Ron's story

Mental health conditions

Diagnosis of OCD

Psychosis

Types of mental illness

Treatment for paranoia

Treatment for mental illness

Relaxation and mental health

Lithium

Mental health nurses

New phone app could reduce suicide risk

Delusions

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