Schizophrenia day 2023

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Get peer support online Get peer support online • • Our mission is to deliver a better life for people severely affected by mental illness. Our network of groups, services and advice lines are on hand to get you the support you need. Use your postcode to search your area. Search • Advice and information National Schizophrenia Awareness Day on 25 July shines a light on the everyday challenges faced by hundreds of thousands of people living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia in the UK and millions more worldwide. It also looks at how we can tackle some of the stigma and discrimination surrounding this much-misunderstood illness. One in 100 people will experience schizophrenia. In fact, it was a diagnosis of schizophrenia that led to the launch of our charity, which was founded 50 years ago. Much has improved since then, but while attitudes to mental health have changed, the stigma surrounding schizophrenia remains stubbornly high. Some of this is rooted in a lack of understanding of the condition, so we want to tackle this by setting out the signs, symptoms, and outlook for people affected. And the good news is that while people with lived experience tell us about some of the struggles they face, there is also much to celebrate and feel positive about. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a very complex condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and experiences the world around them. Schizophrenia doesn't mean split personality - the term actually means schizo (...

Schizophrenia is not entirely genetic, though presence of illness in the family plays a role. Symptoms of schizophrenia can be seen in terms of muttering to self (they may hear voices commanding or discussing them, in the absence of any), and having false unshakable beliefs. ( Image Source : Getty ) By Dr Debanjan Banerjee “It’s only in the mysterious equation of love, that logical reasons can be found.” (Russell Crowe as ‘John Nash’, BEAUTIFUL MIND, 2001) This landmark movie on a severe mental disorder has made us believe that mental problems can be treated with love, support and social effort. The protagonist John Nash emerged into a legendary mathematician, while struggling with one of the most disabling mental disorders ever, Schizophrenia. Relevance? Schizophrenia is one of the severe mental disorders, which is often ‘labelled’ in the society. It is one among the most disabling and economically burdening diseases as it mostly affects young adults in the productive age group with chronic course in some. One in every hundred people experiences schizophrenia and men are twice as likely to develop this condition as compared to women. People with this condition have double the risk of death due to suicide than the general population. Along with mental wellbeing, this disorder also affects a person’s social and occupational life. Most of the time, they are isolated or worse, get thrown out of families due to caregiver frustration or poor understanding of illness. Due to the...

Written by |Updated : May 24, 2023 1:21 PM IST • • • • • World Schizophrenia Day 2023: Despite government initiatives to provide mental health services at par with general medical services, there is still a significant lack of empathy for people with Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. However, the general public has increased sensitivity to mental issues, thanks to social media. Dr Srikrishna Nukala, Professor at GIMSR, shares how stigma can significantly impact people with Schizophrenia. Study On Schizophrenia A study conducted in 2020 at the Psychiatry Department of GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam, compared stigma and discrimination in patients with Schizophrenia and depressive disorders. It revealed that the Stigma Linked To Schizophrenia This stigma is not just limited to the general public; it also exists within the medical community. For example, the concept that people with Schizophrenia are inherently violent and chaotic is a common stigma against them. This leads to their Also Read • • • Create Awareness About Schizophrenia To dispel such stigmas and myths, it is essential to create awareness and education about Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. In addition, the poor depiction of Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia: A Treatable Disorder It is also essential to spread the message that Schizophrenia is a treatable disorder. Antipsychotics are a necessary component in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Presently there are excel...

Representative image of neuronal markers MAP2 (green) and Syn1 (magenta) stained in induced excitatory neurons. Credit: Euan Parnell, PhD. Targeting calcium signaling in neurons represents a promising therapeutic approach for treating a rare form of schizophrenia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Biological Psychiatry. "This is the first time that human Schizophrenia is characterized by auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions, and trouble with forming and sorting thoughts, which severely impacts productivity and overall quality of life. The disease, which affects roughly one percent of the Patients with schizophrenia can be treated with antipsychotics, however those drugs only address "positive symptoms," such as hallucinations and delusions, and neglect to treat cognitive symptoms such as thought disorder. Despite the availability of antipsychotics, only some patients will respond to them and the development of new treatments has been met with challenges, according to Penzes. "This has been hampered by the fact that studies in animal models, such as mice, do not translate well to humans. In other words, some new drugs may work well in experimental animal studies, but fail when taken into A potential solution to developing new therapies for schizophrenia is induced In the current study, the investigators created iSPC-derived neurons from two patients with a rare form of schizophrenia containing the "16p11.2 duplication" mutation, which increase...

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day is commemorated every May 24. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the mental illness that affects over 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is highly stigmatized since it’s not talked about and lacks accurate representation in the media. World Schizophrenia Awareness Day was created to fight against stigma and to make it easier for people to seek different resources to get help. It lifts the lid on the challenges that thousands of people with Schizophrenia — from all over the world — have to contend with every day of their lives. History of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by persistent psychotic symptoms such as auditory and/or visual hallucinations, delusional thinking, dissociation from reality, and disorganized thoughts and behavior. It usually begins to manifest when the patient is in their early twenties, although, in rare cases, symptoms can show in early childhood. This disorder affects about 24 million people in the world. Cases with descriptions associated with schizophrenics began to be recorded in the 1700s; this disease has been around since early civilization. It was only registered and recognized in the early 1900s when psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler coined the name schizophrenia. However, proper treatment following legitimate humane medical procedures was only adopted around 1980, when appropriate antipsychotic medication was introduced and there had already been...

Introduction World Schizophrenia Day is an annual observance held on May 24th to raise awareness about schizophrenia, educate the public, and emphasize the importance of effective treatment options. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of International Schizophrenia Day, shed light on the disorder, and highlight the efforts of Jagruti Rehab Centre in providing exceptional Understanding Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and a lack of motivation. Schizophrenia can significantly impact an individual's ability to function in daily life, making proper diagnosis and treatment crucial. The Significance of World Schizophrenia Day World Schizophrenia awareness Day serves as a platform to reduce the stigma associated with schizophrenia and educate the public about the disorder. It aims to create a compassionate society that understands the challenges faced by individuals with schizophrenia and supports their journey to recovery. Raising Awareness On World Schizophrenia Day, various organizations, including Jagruti Rehab Centre, come together to organize awareness campaigns, seminars, and public events. These initiatives focus on disseminating accurate information about schizophrenia, its symptoms, risk factors, and available treatment options. The goal is to promote early detection and intervention, lead...