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Schizophrenia is a severe, lifelong brain disorder. People who have it may hear voices, see things that aren't there or believe that others are reading or controlling their minds. In men, symptoms usually start in the late teens and early 20s. They include hallucinations, or seeing things, and delusions such as hearing voices. For women, they start in the mid-20s to early 30s. Other symptoms include
No one is sure what causes schizophrenia, but your genetic makeup and brain chemistry probably play a role. Medicines can relieve many of the symptoms, but it can take several tries before you find the right drug. You can reduce relapses by staying on your medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. With treatment, many people improve enough to lead satisfying lives.
National Institute of Mental Health
'''Schizophrenia''' is a psychiatry diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness variously affecting behavior, thinking, and emotion. The term ''schizophrenia'' comes from the Greek language words σχίζω (''schizo'', split or divide) and φρενός (''phrenos'', mind) and can be translated as "shattered mind". The status of schizophrenia is controversy, largely due to the lack of objective criteria for diagnosis and the subsequent difficulty in adequately research an inadequately defined condition. Research has suggested however, that both Genetics and social influences are important contributing factors. Schizophrenia is commonly, but usually incorrectly, assumed to involve a 'Dissociative identity disorder'.
Bright Lights Film Journal - Using a mixture of home movies, archival footage of psycho wards, re-enactments, and interviews with her subjects, director Allie Light has created a complex, moving portrait of women in whom depression, schizophrenia, and multiple personalities coexist with powerful, sometimes inspired levels of creativity.
Daniel Craig in 'Some Voices' - Description and pictures of Daniel Craig in his role as Ray, the vulnerable and gentle soul suffering from schizophrenia.
People Say I'm Crazy - Feature film on an artist's struggle with schizophrenia. Synopsis, background information, screening details, and links.
Radio Hole - Performing schizophrenia for the information age.
Radio Hole - Performing schizophrenia for the information age.
The Austin Chronicle: Modest Mouse - Building Nothing Out of Something - Christopher Hess' review: "If nothing else, this collection will further cauterize Modest Mouse's schizophrenia...". Rated 3.5/5.
Alternative Tentacles: Wesley Willis - Biography and death announcement from the Chicago-based independent label includes information on his schizophrenia and leukemia with links.
Back From Brink, Peter Green Plays On - L.A. Times article on Peter's battle with schizophrenia and return to the stage.
Two-Handed Man Interviews Chester Brown - Begins with a discussion of Louis Riel, then covers his earlier career and his thoughts on schizophrenia. Includes complete comic story "My Mom Was a Schizophrenic."
Phinny's LiveJournal - Journal of a Silicon Valley, California artist dealing with manic-depression and schizophrenia since 1983.