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As the WHO points out, schizophrenia causes psychosis and is associated with considerable disability and may affect all areas of life including personal, family, social, educational, and occupational functioning. World Schizophrenia Day is observed every year on May 24 to raise awareness about Schizophrenia, a mental illness. Dr Aditya Gupta, Director of Neurosurgery and Cyberknife at Artemis Hospital Gurugram and Dr Himanshu Champaneri, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, at Marengo Asia Hospital Gurugram, share insights on the illness, which is often misunderstood.

The doctors share 10 lesser-known facts about schizophrenia to help foster a better understanding and reduce the stigma associated with the condition. What Is Schizophrenia? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), schizophrenia causes psychosis and is associated with considerable disability and may affect all areas of life including personal, family, social, educational, and occupational functioning. Schizophrenia is characterised by significant impairments in the way reality is perceived and persistent delusions and hallucinations are common.



People with schizophrenia often also experience persistent difficulties with their cognitive or thinking skills, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, the WHO further mentions. World Schizophrenia Day: 10 Lesser Known Facts About Schizophrenia Dr Aditya Gupta and Dr Himanshu Champaneri list 10 facts about the mental illness 1. Schizophrenia And Split Persona.

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