Schizophrenia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms Schizophrenia involves a range of problems in how people think, feel and behave Symptoms may include: Delusions This is when people believe in things that aren't real or true For example, people with schizophrenia could think that they're being harmed or harassed when they aren't
Schizophrenia - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Schizophrenia symptoms can differ from person to person, but they generally fall into three main categories: psychotic, negative, and cognitive Psychotic symptoms include changes in the way a person thinks, acts, and experiences the world
Schizophrenia - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves People with schizophrenia may seem as though they have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and for their family and friends
Schizophrenia Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options - Drugs. com Symptoms in schizophrenia are described as either positive or negative Positive symptoms are psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations and disorganized speech Negative symptoms are the tendency toward restricted emotions, flat affect (diminished emotional expressiveness), and the inability to start or continue productive activity
Schizophrenia Symptoms: Mood and Behavior Effects - Verywell Health Schizophrenia is a mental illness that impacts how someone thinks, feels, and behaves A person may seem like they’ve had a break from reality and are experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking and behavior
Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia - Verywell Mind Some common symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behavior, lack of emotion, reduced and disorganized speech, and memory problems However, when people are experiencing symptoms, they may have little or no insight that their thoughts or behaviors are strange