Hey there!
  Welcome to Life Noggin.
  Mental health is important.
  Just like some of my human friends have conditions  that can be more easily seen on the outside,
  others have conditions that affect them mentally.
  One of these conditions is Schizophrenia.
  Schizophrenia is described as a severe and  chronic mental disorder that can affect different
  parts of a person's life, such as how they  think, feel, and make decisions.
  Often showing up in their late teens or 20s,  individuals with schizophrenia often have
  a different interpretation of what they believe  to be reality.
  Compared to other mental disorders, it is  not very common, but it can be a pretty severe
  disorder.
  According to the National Institute of Mental  Health, the main symptoms of schizophrenia
  fall under one of three categories; positive  symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive
  symptoms.
  Positive symptoms include psychotic behaviors  not generally seen in people without schizophrenia,
  such as hallucinations, delusions, and agitated  body movements.
  Negative symptoms disrupt the a person's behaviors  and emotions, such as reduced speaking, difficulty
  starting activities, and less pleasure in  everyday life.
  Cognitive symptoms include trouble paying  attention and using information to make decisions.
  So once it's figured out that someone has  schizophrenia, what is treatment like?
  Well, since it's a chronic condition that  doesn't have a cure, it requires lifelong
  treatment.
  Common treatments include antipsychotic medications  and psychotherapy.
  Antipsychotic medications are typically a  daily pill or liquid, but can sometimes be
  injections given once or twice a month.
  Psychotherapy is usually a step taken after  a patient is put on an effective medication
  regime, and teaches people coping skills to  help address whatever challenges they still
  face with schizophrenia.
  And even better treatments might be on the  horizon!
  According to a recent press release, scientists  have unraveled the molecular structure of
  risperidone, an often prescribed antipsychotic,  docked in its D2 dopamine receptor.
  It's allowed scientists to have the chance  at understanding how some antipsychotic drugs
  bind to their primary molecular target in  the human brain.
  Their discovery might just pave the way for  a new generation of antipsychotic drugs that
  can better treat mental illnesses like schizophrenia,  with the hope of more desirable outcomes and
  fewer side effects.
  Currently, common side effects and risks associated  with antipsychotics include things like weight
  gain and movement disorders, so reducing or  getting rid of the chance for these could
  be great for the treatment process.
  Going back to our friends at the National  Institute of Mental Health, they have some
  advice for supporting or caring for someone  with schizophrenia.
  Help them get treatment and encourage them  to stick with it.
  Maybe even find some support groups if you  can.
  Remember that their beliefs and hallucinations  can feel very real to them, so do your best
  to acknowledge their thoughts and feelings  with kindness and respect!
  I do love it when you humans help each other.
  So have you are anyone you've known been  affected by schizophrenia?
  If you're comfortable with sharing, let  me know in the comments below
  If you wanna learn more, check out the video  we did on what it's like to have ADHD.
  it can be common to have times of inattention,  sporadic motor activity, or even times of
  impulsivity, but for most people with ADHD  these times are far more severe and frequent.
  As always my name is Blocko.
  This has been Life Noggin.
  Don't Forget To Keep On Thinking!
     
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