SchizophreniaIntroductionSchizophrenia is a mental health problem that underlies several psychological symptoms. Many people suffer from this disorder and don't know how to fix it. Some people tend to spend their entire lives with this disorder; while others have it treated as soon as they see the first sign or symptom. Schizophrenia is not a disorder that cannot be treated; with the right kind of treatment, the disorder can be controlled and the person suffering from it can be cured. The article will discuss schizophrenic disorder in detail, its causes, risks, signs and symptoms, and treatments. DiscussionDisorder DetailsSchizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has troubled people throughout history. People with this disorder may hear voices that people without this disorder might hear. The first involves other people reading their minds, monitoring their opinions, or conspiring to harm them (Lehman, Lieberman, Dixon, McGlashan, Miller, Perkins, & Kreyenbuhl, 2004). This can frighten people with the condition and make them reserved or extremely nervous. People with schizophrenia may not display intelligence when they speak. They can sit for hours without moving or speaking. Sometimes people with schizophrenia seem naturally good until they communicate what they really think. Families and society are also disrupted by schizophrenia. Many people with schizophrenia have difficulty holding down a job or taking care of themselves, so they rely on help from others. Treatment aids alleviate many indications of schizophrenia, but most people with the disorder cope with...... middle of article ......17Davidson, L., 2003, Living outside mental illness: qualitative studies of recovery from schizophrenia, New York: New York University PressHawton, K., Sutton, L., Haw, C., Sinclair, J. and Deeks, JJ, 2005, Schizophrenia and suicide : systematic review of risk factors, The British Journal of Psychiatry, 187(1), 9-20 Lehman, AF, Lieberman, JA, Dixon, LB, McGlashan, TH, Miller, AL, Perkins, DO and Kreyenbuhl, J., 2004, Practical Guide to the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia, The American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(2 Suppl), 1-56Sawa, A., & Snyder, SH, 2002, Schizophrenia: Diverse Approaches to a Complex Illness, Science , 296(5568), 692-695Stefansson, H., Ophoff, RA, Steinberg, S., Andreassen, OA, Cichon, S., Rujescu, D., ... & Kahn, RS, 2009, Common variants conferring risk of schizophrenia, Nature, 460(7256), 744-747