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Date Posted: 00:38:41 05/14/13 Tue
Author: 20 trade days Friday 26/4/2013
Subject: World Schizophrenia Day - 24th May Friday 2013 statement made Johnm Concern Tuesday 14/5/2013

World Schizophrenia Day - 24th May

The 24th of May is celebrated the world over as World Schizophrenia Day. The day was created to raise awareness about the disease, enabling those suffering to get immediate help, and to increase support for all those affected by the disease.

Schizophrenia is a disease of the mind that affects both men and women, young and old, rich and poor. The age group with the highest risk, however, is 15-35 years. The disease is a public health problem, as it not only affects personal health and hygiene but also relations with either family or work and the community at large. Schizophrenia reduces the individual’s ability to work, socialize and reduces his or her attention, concentration, and memory. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorders of thinking, neglect of health care and personal hygiene as well as disinterest in socializing. An early sign of the disorder is social withdrawal coupled with disinterest in personal hygiene and appearance.

Lack of energy, interest, and motivation are factors that alert friends and family to the presence of the disease. Sometimes the individual expresses behavioral patterns that are very unlike his or her normal responses and are clearly inappropriate such as excessive crying or laughing or talking to oneself. These symptoms could signal an approach of an episode of schizophrenia.

Click here for details of Sangath's work on Schizophrenia

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