Monday, 6 April 2026
🧠3. SCHIZOPHRENIA
STANDARD TEXT
Overview
Schizophrenia affects
how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality.
Symptoms
Hallucinations
Delusions
Confused thinking
Withdrawal
Changes in
behaviour
Why It Can Be
Confusing?
Symptoms can vary
Can be
misunderstood as other conditions
Symptoms of schizophrenia
Mood disorder symptoms (depression or mania)
Key Features
Hallucinations or delusions
Mood changes
Can look like bipolar + psychosis combined
Treatment
Medication
Therapy
Ongoing support
Easy Read
Schizoaffective means:
Mood changes
Plus, psychosis
Support
Antipsychotic
medication
Therapy
Ongoing support
👉 It’s okay to say it’s not
okay
🟢 EASY READ
Schizophrenia
affects thinking and reality
People may hear or
see things
It can be treated
Support is
important
👉 It’s okay to say it’s not
okay
📊 POWERPOINT
What is
schizophrenia
Symptoms
Why it can be
confusing
Treatment
Key message
🪧 POSTER
Schizophrenia =
Changes in thinking and perception
👉 Help is available
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