Schizophrenia affects 2.5 million persons in the United States and knows no racial, cultural or economic boundaries. It is a mental health disorder that affects the way a person thinks, feels and acts. The person may have trouble concentrating or organizing thoughts, expresses inappropriate emotions or is unable to express emotions at all. 

Signs and Symptoms include:

• Delusions which are false beliefs

• Hallucinations which include imaginary voices that give commands or insults

• Disordered thought or speech

• Social withdrawal

• Apathy

Treatment

Medications, therapy and rehabilitation programs (skill development) are treatment options for persons with schizophrenia.

• For additional information, click on nmha.org, and go to Mental Health Information/Fact Sheet

• For information about Schizophrenia or mental health services and programs in your area of Connecticut, please call 1-800-842-1501 ext 10.