Synonyms for

Schizophrenia

Verb / ˌskɪtsʌˈfri:ni:ʌ / Another word for schizophrenia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.

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Common collocations

  • schizophrenia spectrum
  • paranoid schizophrenia
  • disorganized schizophrenia
  • catatonic schizophrenia
  • childhood schizophrenia
  • early-onset schizophrenia
  • treatment of schizophrenia

Word family

adjective schizophrenic

Usage note

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder. It is often confused with 'split personality' (dissociative identity disorder), which is a distinct condition.

Example sentences

  1. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and management.
  2. People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations or delusions.
  3. Early intervention and treatment can improve the outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia.
  4. Schizophrenia can affect a person's ability to work, socialize, and carry out daily activities.
  5. Schizophrenia is not caused by bad parenting or personal weakness.

Quotes

  • Schizophrenia cannot be understood without understanding despair. - R.D. Laing
  • Schizophrenia is a devastating illness. It robs people of their personalities, their ability to think clearly, and their capacity to relate to others. It often leads to a life of social isolation, poverty, and despair. - Elyn R. Saks
  • Schizophrenia is a tragic disease. It robs people of their lives, their futures, and their very selves. - Marya Hornbacher

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