Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It often includes symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and impaired functioning. At Glodach Psychiatry & Integrative Health, we provide a comprehensive approach to managing schizophrenia, focusing on improving quality of life and supporting individuals in their recovery journey.

Types of Schizophrenia:

• Paranoid Schizophrenia: Characterized by intense paranoia and delusions, often involving beliefs that others are plotting against or harming the individual. Hallucinations, particularly auditory ones, are common.

• Disorganized Schizophrenia: Marked by disorganized speech and behavior, and difficulty with daily functioning. Symptoms include incoherent speech, erratic behavior, and impaired personal hygiene.

• Catatonic Schizophrenia: Features disturbances in movement, including immobility, unusual postures, or excessive movement. Individuals may exhibit a lack of response to external stimuli or extreme agitation.

• Undifferentiated Schizophrenia: A diagnosis used when symptoms of schizophrenia are present but do not fit neatly into other subtypes. Individuals may experience a mix of symptoms from different types.

• Residual Schizophrenia: Refers to cases where the acute symptoms have lessened but the person continues to experience residual symptoms such as delusions or hallucinations. Functioning may improve but not return to baseline levels.