schizophrenia
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Definition of schizophrenia
Note: Schizophrenia often involves an inability to orient oneself with reality, a withdrawal from social interactions, and a failure to integrate thoughts with emotions so that emotional expression is inappropriate. There are several subtypes of schizophrenia, including paranoid schizophrenia and those types marked by catatonia or hebephrenia.
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Individuals with schizophrenia, most of whom are non-violent, still commit homicide at a rate 20 times that of the population at large. — John Hirschauer, National Review, "Yes, the U.S. Has a Mental-Health Problem," 6 Aug. 2019 Various epidemiological studies over the past three decades suggest that the vast majority of people with serious mental illnesses, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or severe depression, are not violent, Swanson added. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, "Blaming mass shootings on mental illness is 'inaccurate' and 'stigmatizing,' experts say," 5 Aug. 2019 Multiple studies have shown a persistent association between marijuana use and psychosis, including schizophrenia, with symptoms such as paranoia and hallucinations. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Daywatch: Chicago’s ‘extraordinary financial challenges,’ niece of woman killed by CTA train fatally shot and other things to know to start your day," 8 July 2019 As a child, Nelson lived in an abusive household where his father would beat his mother, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, as well as his two brothers, Simmons said. — Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com, "Jurors deciding Scott Nelson’s fate hear from Jennifer Fulford’s family: ‘I will always love her'," 1 July 2019 In order to defeat an evil mastermind, the society reveals itself to an outsider: a man with schizophrenia, whose vivid dreams are actually memories from two past lives. — Isaac Feldberg, BostonGlobe.com, "Mark Wahlberg tipped to replace Chris Evans in ‘Infinite’," 30 June 2019 About 17 percent of the Miami-Dade County Jail’s inmates have serious mental health problems, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression, according to the county’s court. — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "A judge is accused of dismissing mental illness. These lawyers want him off their cases.," 28 June 2019 Meiko suffered from schizoaffective disorder, a condition characterized primarily by symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, and symptoms of mood disorder. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "'The Fraternity Nobody Wants to Be Part Of:' Marty McNair, Mike Locksley's Unique Bond," 13 June 2019 Why are so many people struggling with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more? — Caryn M. Sullivan, Twin Cities, "Caryn Sullivan: Mental illness: Breaking the silence and making a plan," 9 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'schizophrenia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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schizophrenia
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Medical Definition of schizophrenia
Note: Schizophrenia often involves an inability to orient oneself with reality, a withdrawal from social interactions, and a failure to integrate thoughts with emotions so that emotional expression is inappropriate. There are several subtypes of schizophrenia, including paranoid schizophrenia and those types marked by catatonia or hebephrenia.
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