Psychiatry

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness which interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, make decisions, and manage emotions. It is a long-term medical illness; it affects about 1% of Americans. Schizophrenia can occur at any age, but the average age of onset tends to be in the late teens to the early 20s for men, late 20s to early 30s for women.  It is uncommon for schizophrenia to be diagnosed in a person younger than 12 or older than 40. Schizophrenia isn't a split personality or multiple personality. Symptoms may include: Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized thinking, Negative symptoms are sometimes confused with clinical depression. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships and even suicide. Bipolar disorder can be treated; people with this illness can lead full productive lives.