Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that affects a person’s thinking, feelings, and behavior.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that affects a person’s thinking, feelings, and behavior. Individuals may experience hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and difficulty managing daily life. In Saudi Arabia, schizophrenia is recognized as a serious psychiatric condition, and early treatment through clinics and hospitals significantly improves quality of life.
What constitutes Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is diagnosed when a person experiences persistent psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that aren’t there), delusions (false beliefs), disorganized speech, and impaired social or occupational functioning, lasting for at least six months.
Symptoms and warning signs
- Hallucinations (hearing voices, seeing things)
- Delusions (fixed, false beliefs, e.g., paranoia)
- Disorganized thinking and speech
- Flattened or inappropriate emotions
- Withdrawal from social relationships
- Difficulty completing daily tasks
- Neglect of personal hygiene
Causes and risk factors
- Genetic predisposition and family history
- Neurochemical imbalances (dopamine and glutamate systems)
- Structural brain differences
- Prenatal stress, infections, or malnutrition
- Substance use, especially cannabis or stimulants
Treatment approaches
- Antipsychotic medications to reduce hallucinations and delusions
- Psychosocial therapy to improve social skills and coping
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-P) for psychotic symptoms
- Family support and psychoeducation
- Community rehabilitation programs for daily living skills
Why Act Center for Schizophrenia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
Our experienced psychiatrists and therapists in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia provide comprehensive treatment using medication management and therapy to help manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
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