Understanding Schizophrenia

 Many of the adults that come to Almond Villas are suffering from schizophrenia. The term schizophrenia is widely used in the mental health system. Doctors may also describe it as a psychosis.

 They mean that, in their view, a person can't distinguish their own intense thoughts, ideas, perceptions and imaginings from reality (the shared perceptions, sets of ideas and values that other people in that culture hold to be real). Among other symptoms, a person might be hearing voices, or may believe that other people can read their mind and control their thoughts.

  When someone becomes unwell, they are likely to show drastic changes in their behaviour. They may become upset, anxious, confused and suspicious of other people, particularly anyone who doesn't agree with their perceptions. They may be reluctant to believe they need any help at all.

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