CAUSES
Genes and environment. Scientists have long known that schizophrenia runs in families. Scientists believe several genes are associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia, but that no gene causes the disease by itself. In fact, recent research has found that people with schizophrenia tend to have higher rates of rare genetic mutations. These genetic differences involve hundreds of different genes and probably disrupt brain development.
SYMPTOMS
Hallucinations are sensations that appear real but are created by one's mind. They may affect one's vision, sense of smell, hearing, or bodily sensations
Hallucinations are sensations that appear real but are created by one's mind. They may affect one's vision, sense of smell, hearing, or bodily sensations
- Visual Hallucinations: The hallucinations may be of objects, visual patterns, people, and/or lights. For example, you might see a person who is not in the room
- Auditory Hallucinations: Auditory hallucinations are among the most common. One might hear someone speaking or telling you to do certain things.
- Insulin Shock Therapy: a form of psychiatric treatment in which patients were repeatedly injected with large doses of insulin in order to produce daily comas over several weeks.
