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
👉 It’s okay to say it’s not okay


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