21. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia As yet, there are no defining medical tests for schizophrenia. The followingfactors may suggest a schizophrenia diagnosis, but do not confirm it http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000928.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Schizophrenia Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Schizophrenia Definition Return to top Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder. It is a disease that makes it difficult for a person to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses to others, and to behave normally in social situations. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Schizophrenia is a complex and puzzling illness. Even the experts in the field are not exactly sure what causes it. Some doctors think that the brain may not be able to process information correctly. Genetic factors appear to play a role, as people who have family members with schizophrenia may be more likely to get the disease themselves. Some researchers believe that events in a person's environment may trigger schizophrenia. For example, problems during intrauterine development (infection) and birth may increase the risk for developing schizophrenia later in life. Psychological and social factors may also play some role in its development. However, the level of social and familial support appears to influence the course of illness and may be protective against relapse.

22. NIMH National Institute Of Mental Health (NIMH) Home Page Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depressive Illness. Borderline Personality Disorder. Depression. Eating Disorders. schizophrenia. More Health http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

23. TREATMENT Features a summary fact sheet about the types, functions, and side effects of antipsychotic medications. Particular emphasis on drugs available in Sweden. http://www.hubin.org/facts/treatment/index_en.html

CURRENT TOPICS FACTS DISCUSS LINKS ... FAQ TREATMENTS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA Above: Asklepios - the God of medicine and healing Antipsychotic drugs The corner stone when treating schizphrenia is with no doubt medication with so called antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics. This group of medications consists of a number of chemical substances, and is divided into several subgroups. These have all shown to be very efficient in reducing the psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia, but vary in terms of the side effects they may cause. For a more extensive description of treatment with antipsychotic drugs, click on the link below. Antipsychotics - Drugs against Schizophrenia (concentrated text) Antipsychotics (easy to read text for the general public and families) To get more information about antipsychotics, click on the link below. Information about Antipsychotics Please note!

24. NARSAD National Alliance For Research On Schizophrenia And National Alliance for Research on schizophrenia and Depression funds research into psychiatric brain disorders. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

25. Schizophrenia Society Of Canada Comprehensive Information on Schizohprenia. http://www.schizophrenia.ca/english.html

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26. Welcome To DarPharma Researching drugs for the treatment of neurotransmitter related diseases such as Parkinson's, schizophrenia, ADHD. http://www.darpharma.com

27. Schizophrenia Society Of Canada Provides information about the disease and links to other web sites dealing with this mental illness. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

28. NAMI NC Home State site providing support, education and advocacy for the families and friends of people with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, Tourette's syndrome, attention deficit disorder, autism, and pervasive developmental disorder. http://www.naminc.org/

Site Map Search Please Support Us NAMI North Carolina is a grass-roots organization providing ... The mission of NAMI North Carolina is to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families living with the debilitating effects of severe and persistent mental illness. We work to protect the dignity of people living with brain disorders through advocacy, education, and support. North Carolina's Voice on Mental Illness Triad 10/08/05 NAMIWalks Update State Plan 2005 Comments Press Release: NAMI NC Executive Director Celebration of Courage Goes on the Road ... Associates Phone: Helpline: (NC only) Fax: email: mail@naminc.org 309 W. Millbrook Road Ste. 121, Raleigh, NC 27609 Send Comments to: webmasters@naminc.org

29. Rethink Severe Mental Illness. Support For People With Severe Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, to recover a better quality of life http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

30. ScienceDirect - Schizophrenia Research - List Of Issues NARSAD National Alliance for Research On schizophrenia and DepressionNational organization that raises and distributes funds to find the causes, cures,better treatments, and prevention of severe brain disorders. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09209964

Register or Login: Password: Athens/Institution Login Quick Search: within This Journal All Journals All Full-text Sources Schizophrenia Research Bookmark this page as: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09209964 Articles in Press Volumes 71 - 78 Volume 78, Issues 2-3 , Pages 117-366 (15 October 2005) Volume 78, Issue 1 , Pages 1-116 (1 October 2005) Volume 77, Issues 2-3 , Pages 119-374 (15 September 2005) Volume 77, Issue 1 , Pages 1-118 (1 September 2005) Volume 76, Issues 2-3 , Pages 135-375 (15 July 2005) Volume 76, Issue 1 , Pages 1-133 (1 July 2005) Volume 75, Issues 2-3 , Pages 147-464 (15 June 2005) Volume 75, Issue 1 , Pages 1-146 (1 June 2005) Volume 74, Issues 2-3 , Pages 125-297 (1 May 2005) Volume 74, Issue 1 , Pages 1-124 (1 April 2005) Volume 73, Issues 2-3 , Pages 139-399 (1 March 2005) Volume 73, Issue 1 , Pages 1-137 (1 February 2005) Volume 72, Issues 2-3 , Pages 79-290 (1 January 2005) Volume 72, Issue 1 , Pages 1-77 (15 December 2004) Volume 71, Issues 2-3 , Pages 195-531 (1 December 2004) Volume 71, Issue 1 , Pages 1-193 (1 November 2004) Volumes 61 - 70 Volumes 51 - 60 Volumes 41 - 50 Volumes 31 - 40 ... Volumes 1 - 10 Alert me when new Journal Issues are available Add this journal to My Favorite Journals Sample Issue Online More Publication Info Information for Authors Contact Us ... Elsevier B.V.

31. Guardian Unlimited | Archive Search Robin McKie reviews 'The Madness of Adam Eve' by David Horrobin. http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4154224,00.html

Go to: Guardian Unlimited home UK news World news Newsblog Archive search Arts Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Film Football Jobs MediaGuardian.co.uk Money The Observer Politics Science Shopping SocietyGuardian.co.uk Sport Talk Technology Travel Been there Audio Email services Special reports The Guardian The northerner The wrap Advertising guide Crossword Soulmates dating Headline service Syndication services Events / offers Help / contacts Feedback Information GNL press office Living our values Newsroom Reader Offers Style guide Travel offers TV listings Weather Web guides Working at GNL Guardian Weekly Money Observer Public Network home UK news World latest Books ... Search Schizophrenia 'helped the ascent of man' Scientist says gene mutation is key to genius and despair Robin McKie, science editor Observer Sunday March 18, 2001 Tiny mutations in our ancestors' brain cells triggered mankind's takeover of the world 100,000 years ago. But these changes also cursed our species to suffer from schizophrenia and depression. Horrobin - who is medical adviser to the Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain - argues that the changes which propelled humanity to its current global ascendancy were the same as those which have left us vulnerable to mental disease. 'We became human because of small genetic changes in the chemistry of the fat in our skulls,' he says. 'These changes injected into our ancestors both the seeds of the illness of schizophrenia and the extraordinary minds which made us human.'

32. WFSAD World Fellowship For Schizophrenia Allied Disorders An international education and support network for families and friends of people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

33. Patient Resources Schizophrenia News Alerts with latest news releases some with links to the journal articles.Useful for layperson and professionals. http://www.pslgroup.com/SCHIZOPHR.HTM

34. Schizophrenia And Mysticism (Bibliographic Essay) A look at the similarities and differences between the schizophrenic and mystical experiences. http://sandra.stahlman.com/schizo.html

email me at sandra@stahlman.com (Includes Recent Update) The Relationship Between A Bibliographic Essay ~ Sandra Stahlman, June 1992 The nature of schizophrenia, and other forms of psychosis, is still under debate and a significant issue is the relationship between psychosis and the mystical, or religious, experience. Throughout history this question has been addressed by scholars from all fields of inquiry. Currently, psychologists are looking at the similarities and differences between the experiences, hoping to shed light on the nature, process, and treatment of psychosis. I was curious to see what has been discovered. The information available on mystical experience and psychotic episodes seems limitless. This paper will focus on the current psychological perspective which examines mystical and psychotic experiences as a natural, universal phenomena. This is not a new idea; however, specific to recent research is its objective, systematic nature. Looking to define both in value-neutral, experiential terms, psychologists are scrutinizing the biological, psychological, and behavioral correlates of the two experiences, combining information from ongoing measurement and personal interviews and the body of knowledge available from philosophy and the study of religion. In order to discover the relationship between mystical experience and psychosis, analysis must first be directed at defining each individually. Therefore I present not only a review of the current psychological research regarding this relationship, but also a look at theories addressing the questions "what is a mystical experience?" and "what is psychosis?"

35. .:: Welcome To The Schizophrenia Society Of Ontario: ::. Providing education and information on this disease. http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca/

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36. Schizophrenia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In spite of its name, schizophrenia does not involve a split schizophrenia ismost commonly characterized by both positive symptoms (those additional http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Schizophrenia For other uses, see Schizophrenia (disambiguation) Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder denoting an often chronic, major mental illness primarily affecting thinking , with attendant difficulties in perception of reality, which in turn can affect behavior and emotion . The term schizophrenia comes from the Greek words σχίζω ( schizo , split or divide) and φρενός ( phrenos mind ) and can be translated as "shattered mind." The primary sign of schizophrenia is considered to be fragmentation of basic thought structure and cognition, and the inability to distinguish between internal and external experience. People with schizophrenia may report hallucinations or be observed responding to them and may express clearly delusional beliefs. Social or occupational dysfunction, a number of secondary signs, and the lack of an identifiable organic cause may be used to confirm the diagnosis. Mainstream research has suggested that both biological and sociocultural influences are important contributing factors, with current research often focusing on the influences of biochemical and genetic factors on the neurobiology of the brain. The status of schizophrenia is considered controversial by some, who claim a lack of objectivity in the stated diagnostic criteria. There is no objective biological test for schizophrenia, and diagnosis is based on the basis of the self-reported experiences of the patient combined with the observations of the psychiatrist or other responsible clinician.

37. Support Groups Chats For Mental Health Information and communities for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other metal conditions. Includes news, editorials and chat. http://www.support4hope.com/Support_Groups.html

Support Groups Chats For Mental Health Click on the links at the bottom of the page to visit our chat, read more on this topic or others Support4Hope Support Groups Chats For Mental Health About Support Groups Support Groups Chats For Mental Health have often proven to be an effective means of help for many people. They assist by allowing you to talk to others that have been through what you are experiencing now. They help you learn other self help methods and give you the support of others at the same time. Here at Support4Hope we promote self help as a primary means of treating any disorder, because we feel if you don't try to help yourself no one else can either. We try to keep things up beat and help people learn that a mental illness is not the end of the world and there's no need to let it get to you all the time. Often we have had many wonderful friendships result from a helping hand, and care that is displayed by others. Whether you have a disability, Depression or just need a friend, you can find them in a Support Groups Chats For Mental Health. Mental Health Support is one of the best assistants in treatment that you can ask for. Depression Support Groups not only provide a place for information but allow you to get a first hand look at how others deal with similar problems.

38. MentalWellness Online Schizophrenia Resource And Information News and information on mental health issues, the history of mental illnessunderstanding and treatment, basic facts about various mental illnesses, http://www.mentalwellness.com/

privacy policy legal notice The online resource for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and general mental health information. Janssen.com Site Map This page was last updated on: Jul 18 2005 at 09:34:13 EDT

39. NIMH: Page Not Found Comprehensive information by the National Institute of Mental Health on the cause, incidence and treatment of childhood and adolescent mental illness, depression, schizophrenia and suicide in United States. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/childmenu.cfm

@import "/includes/styles/nimhtouchup/wireframe.css"; @import "/includes/styles/nimhtouchup/contents.css"; @import "/includes/styles/nimhtouchup/textsizeS.css"; Skip to main content Working to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain, and behavior Text Size: S M L powered by Google Advanced Search Press Room NIMH Outreach Scientific Meetings Clinical Trials ... get e-mail updates Page Not Found The National Institute of Mental Health Web site was modified in April 2004. Many urls (web addresses) from the previous version may have been changed, deleted, or archived. For more information, check the home page of the NIMH Web site. Top Posted: 05/17/2004 SITE INDEX USING THIS SITE CONTACT US ACCESSIBILITY ... POLICIES

40. WFSAD: World Fellowship For Schizophrenia & Allied Disorders An international education and support network for families and friends of peoplewith schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. http://www.world-schizophrenia.org/

The Disorders About WFSAD Stories Activities ... Need Help? Schizophrenia strikes 1% of the world's population at some point in their lives. It affects people from all walks of life, usually young people between the ages of 15 and 30. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms, but some symptoms, such as hearing voices, are common to many. Schizophrenia alters the way people think and feel, so that perceptions may be changed and thinking can be disturbed. This is very disabling for them and very distressing for their families. Other serious mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder and majordepression, are also very debilitating. Fortunately, research is bringing about a new era in treatment and understanding of these disorders. While cause and cure are still elusive, substantial strides have been made in the development of medications to treat these conditions. With modern medical treatment, opportunities for rehabilitation, and the support of family and friends, these diagnoses need not be as feared as they were in the past. The World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders is the only worldwide international organization dedicated to lessening the problems faced by people with serious mental illness and their families. Our members include family support and advocacy organizations in over 50 countries (

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