Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects around 1 in every 200 people
It affects both men and woman equally.
Schizophrenia is a medical term used by psychiatrists to describe a form of mental distress which affects the way someone thinks, feels or behaves. It is also a term which is misunderstood and which arouses all sorts of fears and anxieties in people as a result.
Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating of all mental illnesses and can severely interfere with someone’s ability to perform everyday tasks and activities as it may be very hard to concentrate on anything for a length of time.
The effects of schizophrenia vary from one to another. Symptoms may include hallucinations, where the person is hearing voices and seeing things that other people can’t. Someone with these problems may become confused and withdrawn as they may find it hard to understand what is happening to them.
Help is available from various sources. Talking it over with a Doctor can help to find out which type of help would be best suited for you, options available may include medical treatment, counseling and therapy and self help groups - by talking to other people who are experiencing schizophrenia themselves may help as it will help you find out how other people cope with similar sorts of difficulties and help you realise you are not alone.
For further details of useful websites to view in regard to schizophrenia and to see what leaflets and books you can access at our Information Point within DAMH, you can click on the schizophrenia word document at the top right of this page or alternatively you can click on the contact us at the top of the page to send us a message or request an Information Pack on one of the subjects listed.
Please note:
The information contained within this information pack is for general information only and is not intended to replace or substitute the advice or recommendations given by a medical professional. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the information provided, Dundee Association for Mental Health (DAMH) cannot recommend any of the services or resources included or accept any liability for the quality of service they provided.