1. + Schizophrenia Bernadette Maher Abnormal Psychology and Society

2. + Basic Facts A mental disorder shrouded in misunderstanding and fear Chronic, debilitating disorder Characterized by an inability to distinguish reality Symptoms include: hallucinations, delusions, inability to think rationally or communicate properly Treatable by medication and therapy

3. + Causes Genetics Typically runs in families Brain chemistry and structure Certain neurotransmitters play a role Environment Traumatic events

4. + Paranoid Schizophrenia

5. + Disorganized Schizophrenia

6. + Catatonic Schizophrenia