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Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception or expression of reality and by significant social or occupational dysfunction. A person experiencing untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized as demonstrating disorganized thinking, and as experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations. Although the disorder is primarily thought to affect cognition, it can also contribute to chronic problems with behavior and emotion. Due to the many possible combinations of symptoms, there is ongoing and heated debate about whether the diagnosis necessarily or adequately describes a disorder, or alternatively whether it might represent a number of disorders. For this reason, Eugen Bleuler deliberately called the disease "the schizophrenias" plural, when he coined the present name.
Diagnosis is based on the self-reported experiences of the patient, in combination with secondary signs observed by a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or other competent clinician. There is no objective biological test for schizophrenia, though studies suggest that genetics, neurobiology and social environment are important contributing factors. Current research into the development of the disorder often focuses on the role of neurobiology, although a reliable and identifiable organic cause has not been found. In the absence of objective laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis, some question the legitimacy of schizophrenia's status as a disease. Furthermore, some question the status of schizophrenia as a disease on the basis that they do not consider their condition to be an impairment.
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1in100 - Information on support groups, facts, medication and causes of schizophrenia.
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All About Schizophrenia - Mental Health Net - Information regarding symptoms, treatment, current research and self-help resources.
At Health - Schizophrenia - This site contains information geared to the clinician as well as the consumer. Information is provided regarding treatment and a possible link to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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eMedicine Health - Schizophrenia - Overview of schizophrenia and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Gloucestershire Hearing Voices Groups - Information for professionals working with people with psychosis.
Meta Description: [ Gloucestershire Hearing Voices and Recovery Groups website provides information for professionals, service users and carers about voice hearing and psychosis ]
Harvard Brain Tissue Center - One of few national resources for the collection and distribution of postmortem human brain tissue for research in causes of brain diseases including schizophrenia.
HealthyPlace.com Schizophrenia Community - Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder information, news, chat rooms, journals, support groups, treatment and medication, including extensive section on atypical antipsychotics.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder information, from symptoms to treatment. Atypical antipsychotics covered in detail. Chat rooms, journals, support groups. ]
In Practice - A schizophrenia resource tool for the media, clinicians and health professionals. It features audiopresentations of symposia from major international psychiatry conferences as well as abstracts, press releases and fact sheets. Sponsored by the makers of Seroquel, AstraZeneca.
Meta Description: [ Featuring audiopresentations of symposia from major international psychiatry conferences as well as abstracts, press releases and fact sheets. The site will be expanded to include future presentations from the international psychiatry calendar and other useful information. ]
Innerminds - A portal for knowledge and understanding of schizophrenia.
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Inside Schizophrenia - Information about schizophrenia, its causes, and methods of treatment.
John Nash on PBS - John Nash, a groundbreaking mathematical genius, was at the peak of his career when his life was shattered by schizophrenia. The companion website to the PBS documentary film.
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MentalHealthChannel Schizophrenia - Description of the psychotic disorder.
Meta Description: [ Schizophrenia is a treatable psychotic
disorder that debilitates people with delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech. ]
Merck Manual - Schizophrenia and Related Disorders - Professional level description of the disease and its related manifestations providing detailed explanations of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
MerckSource - Schizophrenia - Information about different types of schizophrenia and their symptoms.
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National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression - National organization that raises and distributes funds to find the causes, cures, better treatments, and prevention of severe brain disorders. Provides instructions and contact information for submitting grant proposals.
Open the Doors - Official site of the World Psychiatric Association's Global Program against stigma and discrimination due to schizophrenia. Provides information to the provider, the consumer, and posts personal stories of those affected by this disease.
Phoenix of Santa Barbara, Inc. - Located Santa Barbara, CA, Phoenix House is a residential program for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Site contains information on schizophrenia and related mental illnesses.
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Psychosis: Mental Automatism, Clerambault - Historical review on psychosis since the nineteenth century, descriptive catalogue of psychotic symptoms, and the theory of Mental Automatism.
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A conceptual journey into Psychosis, an unprecedented work on psychosis and psychotic symptoms compriseing a unique catalogue of psychotic symptoms;
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Schizophrenia - Bilingual English-Spanish Web site about schizophrenia - from causes to treatments.
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Schizophrenia Awareness Group - Seeking to improve the lives of individuals suffering from schizophrenia by providing a digital library as a focal point for education, research, and discussions on schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales - Information on schizophrenia. Articles, counseling services, and a free mailing list.
Schizophrenia Help - Information on schizophrenia and therapy approaches for patients, family members, and caregivers - newsletters, articles, recommended reading, and resources.
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Schizophrenia Support Organizations - A listing of organizations to help foster and support treatment and understanding of this diagnosis.
Schizophrenia UK - Information about schizophrenia from a UK perspective. It includes sections on medications, benefits, comorbid disorders, NHS services, and charity services.
Schizophrenia.Com - Provides patients, family members, and caregivers with information on a variety of important mental health topics including schizophrenia and other common mental illnesses.
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Schizophrenia: A Handbook For Families - A comprehensive manual designed to assist family members in coping with this disorder. This free site lists symptoms, crisis intervention strategies, dealing with hospitalization, medication management, treatment options, and additional areas of concern.
Social Support May Extend Life Of People With Schizophrenia - Article discussing the social environment of people with schizophrenia, and how the quantity of social support they receive relates to life expectancy.
Successful Schizophrenia - Alternative views on schizophrenia and psychiatry.
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The Center for Reintegration - An online resource dedicated to assisting those with schizophrenia and related disorders in their efforts to return to a meaningful life that includes family and friends, independent living and competitive employment.
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The Mental Illness Education Project, Inc. - A production company that markets videos depicting or describing various mental illnesses including schizophrenia.
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The NIMH Genetics of Schizophrenia Research Program - Information about the Genetics of Schizophrenia Research Program at the NIMH.
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario - Providing education and information on this disease.
The ZGP National Clozapine Registry - Clozapine is indicated for the treatment of severe schizophrenia in patients who fail standard therapy. This program is the national generic clozapine registry for monitoring patients who are receiving ZGP clozapine.
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Understanding Schizophrenia - Offers details on schizophrenia, its symptoms and treatment through atypical antipsychotic medication.
Vocational Rehabilitation in Schizophrenia - Findings and recommendations of a 1995 research study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health that investigates value of paid employment versus traditional placements in sheltered workshops.
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