Schizophrenia

Overview

Schizophrenia is a common serious mental disorder in the category of psychotic disorders. Its typical symptoms are psychosis, an inability to distinguish reality from illusion, accompanied by various disturbances of mental state involving thought (such as delusions and disorganized thinking), perception (such as hallucinations), cognition, volition, affect, and behavior. Symptoms usually appear gradually, typically beginning in early adulthood and lasting a long time.

Symptoms

• Hallucinations
• Delusions
• Disorganized thinking
• Emotional blunting
• Abnormal behavior

Treatment

Professional psychiatric diagnosis and treatment are required, with standardized antipsychotic medication as the core, combined with psychosocial rehabilitation. Patients should adhere to long-term treatment and regular follow-up.

Dietary advice

Eat a balanced, regular diet to ensure nutrition, avoid tobacco, alcohol, and stimulating beverages, and eat as directed by a physician.