Is Schizophrenia A Mental Disorder - 1107 Words

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that is thought to be brought on by certain genetic factors as well as environmental ones. It affects the way a person perceives reality. The person diagnosed with schizophrenia will often perceive auditory, visual, kinetic, and olfactory stimuli that aren’t actually present. The disease also affects how the person feels and acts as well. Scientist who study Schizophrenia have not clearly defined the core causes of this disease however it is thought to have a strong correlation to genetics of, chemistry in , and the environment surrounding the patient. Among the scientists, researchers, and doctors who deal with schizophrenic patients, it is common knowledge that the gene pool is a palpable source for the†¦show more content†¦Scientist believe that there is a correlation between the percentage of Schizophrenic diagnosis and the environment of the individual. It is necessary to define environment as the everything other than â€Å"genes† and â€Å"genetic makeup†. Factors of the environment include exposure to various types of bacteria/viruses, malnutrition at birth, problems at birth, and other psychosocial factors. Contrary to popular belief, schizophrenia is not multiple or split personalities, but on the other hand, it is a mental and emotional imbalance. Schizophrenic people are not always v iolent as many popular tv shows enjoy depicting them as. And schizophrenia is not a result of traumatic childhood experiences or poor parenting. It is a disease that requires lifelong treatments as it is incurable at the present time. Schizophrenia does not come in one form. In reality it has various different types, each with their own set of unique characteristics. The five most commonly diagnosed types of Schizophrenia are Paranoid Schizophrenia, Disorganized Schizophrenia, Catatonic Schizophrenia, Residual Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Schizophrenia. Each of these types of Schizoaffective Schizophrenia have different traits. Paranoid Schizophrenia is characterised by the individual feeling suspicious, persecuted, or grandiose. There are sometimes a combination of the three emotions. Disorganized Schizophrenia is characterized by the