Schizophrenia Disrupts the Mind's Ability to Function

Question 1

what is schizophrenia?

Answer 1

a thought processing disorder

Question 2

what characterises schizophrenia?

Answer 2

disruption to a person’s perceptions, emotions and beliefs

Question 3

schizophrenia can come on…

Answer 3

acute or chronic

Question 4

acute meaning

Answer 4

sudden onset

behaviour changes in a few days

Question 5

chronic meaning

Answer 5

gradual deterioration in mental health that develops slowly over time

Question 6

are males and females equally affected?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

at what age do Males develop Schizophrenia?

Answer 7

late teens pr early 20s

Question 8

at what age do Females develop Schizophrenia?

Answer 8

4 or 5 years later compared to males

Question 9

what percentage of the population develops Schizophrenia?

Answer 9

0.5%

Question 10

schizophrenia isn’t a…

Answer 10

single disorder

Question 11

schizophrenia has various…

Answer 11

subtypes

Question 12

when it comes to defining schizophrenia, there isn’t an agreed…

Answer 12

definition

Question 13

Schizophrenia literally means…

Answer 13

split mind