How Does Schizophrenia Differ From Schizoaffective ?

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective have common symptoms and both sound very similar to each other. However, there are some differences which actually separate the two of the conditions.

Schizoaffective disorder is characterized by all the symptoms of schizophrenia and it is also accompanied by severe mood disorders like a bi polar disorder for example. It is more severe than schizophrenia and the treatment also takes longer.More...

 

How To Get A Paranoid Schizophrenic Committed ?

Paranoid schizophrenia is a chronic condition but it is a condition that can be managed with proper medication and drugs over a period of time. The symptoms of this disorder vary from person to person. People who suffer from this disorder find it very difficult to stick to a schedule. That is why it is also difficult to get them to take their medications on a regular basis.More...

Physical Health Monitoring And Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder (or a group of disorders) characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality. Schizophrenia is caused due to imbalance of dopamine in the brain and may have genetic cause. People with schizophrenia have higher risk of medical illness like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension than does the general population of the same age and same physical condition.More...

Schizophrenia D Amino Acids

A series of genetic studies have identified that D-amino acid oxidase activator (DAOA also known as G-72) which is found in various parts of nervous system, spinal cord and testis is thought to interact with D- amino acid oxidase (DAAO also known as DAO OXDA and DAMOX), a peroxisomal enzyme, and its gene was associated with schizophrenia (A mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality).More...

Schizophrenia Diet And Exercise

Recently done research in Australia’s research institute suggests that the combination of mental and physical exercise along with balanced diet may play a significant role in improvement of schizophrenia symptoms. The research was done on genetically manipulated mouse as surrogate for humans that showed schizophrenia-like behaviors, including learning and memory problems and inability to process complex information.More...

 

Can Schizophrenia Caused By Video Games ?

Playing a video game has its own bad effects on children. They are eventually going to develop problems like eye sight issues and/or loss of concentration besides other mental health problems. Can schizophrenia be one of them? Can schizophrenia be caused by video games? It is a possibility and not a confirmation that children who play too many video games will get it.More...

 

Connection Between Schizophrenia And Diabetes And Marijuana

When a person consumes marijuana or cannabis, it could increase the risk of psychotic diseases like schizophrenia in this person. In recent times, after several researches, a possible link has been established between schizophrenia, diabetes and marijuana. One might wonder where these three conditions coincide or how they are interconnected to each other.More...