What is ‘Schizoposting’ and Why it’s Dangerous
“Schizoposting” is a growing internet trend that involves posting violent images, videos, text posts, and memes as if the creator is having a mental breakdown. It has become associated with hate movem...
17 Heinä 202448min
Does Language Matter When Discussing Schizophrenia and Psychosis?
How do you refer to a person who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia? “Person with schizophrenia” or “schizophrenic?” What about other words, for example, “crazy, insane, psycho, or schizo?” The wor...
19 Kesä 202444min
Dealing with Weight Gain in Schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Diabetes is seen in 1 in 5 people with schizophrenia. Metabolic syndrome occurs in 1 in 3 peo...
15 Touko 202454min
Involuntary Treatment Options in Schizophrenia
Treatment for schizophrenia is a tough journey for people with the illness but also for caregivers and loved ones. Due to cognitive symptoms, hallucinations, and delusions, a person with schizophrenia...
17 Huhti 202451min
How Suicide Intersects with Schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia have a 10% rate of suicide compared with the general population population’s 1.3% rate of suicide. Suicide is the biggest reason for the decreased life expectancy of people w...
20 Maalis 202454min
Community Involvement in Recovery with Schizophrenia
There is a huge gap in how people with schizophrenia are expected to recover and then integrate back into society. Many of us are in active treatment and managing symptoms. Now what? How do we functio...
21 Helmi 202439min
Disturbing Thoughts in Schizophrenia
Impulsive thoughts to harm yourself or others, confusing delusional thoughts, thoughts commanding you to do things — all of these are terrifying to experience. A breakdown in the thought process is a ...
17 Tammi 202453min
Grieving the Life You Lost Due to Schizophrenia
Living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia means that you and those around you will experience multiple losses as you navigate the disorder. It can take away relationships, employment, education, perfor...
20 Joulu 202347min
