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Schizophrenia is a relatively common disorder. A significant number of patients with schizophrenia have auditory verbal hallucinations that are often refractory or resistant to medications.

Direct Brain Stimulation for Schizophrenia
By Shamir Benji HERWriter on May 20, 2012 - 7:19pm
Schizophrenia - Ricky's Story
By Dramatic Health on April 17, 2012 - 11:55am
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If you tend to put more importance on treating your diabetes than your depression, you're in good company with many other Americans.

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People More Willing to Pay To Avoid Medical Illness Than Mental Illness
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on April 4, 2012 - 8:29am
(Reuters) - Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C.

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A patient on antidepressants recently told me she wanted off of everything because she felt they were not good for her body.

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Do You Have Mental Illness?
By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on January 19, 2012 - 10:51pm
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Children are resilient. That's something we hear all the time and for the most part it's true. Children often cope with big changes, illnesses or even deaths better than adults do.

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By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on January 16, 2012 - 5:37pm
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Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic and debilitating condition. Though common, it is not a well understood or defined psychological disorder.

Schizoaffective Disorder
By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on December 12, 2011 - 8:00am
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With all the foods, vitamins, supplements and pills available in the world, it’s hard to keep track of what helps your mental health the best.

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Mental Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Impacted 2 Lives By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on November 16, 2011 - 11:50pm
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Zyprexa, a popular drug used to treat the mental disorders schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is now available in generic versions. The U.S.

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FDA Approves Generic Versions of Zyprexa, a Mental Health Drug
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on October 26, 2011 - 10:19pm
LONDON (Reuters) - A variation in a part of the brain may explain why some people have a better memory of reality than others and could advance understanding of brain disorder

Brain memory finding may help schizophrenia research
on October 5, 2011 - 8:33am

Definition

Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, disabling brain disorder that interferes with the way a person interprets reality. People with schizophrenia sometimes hear voices or see things that others do not, become paranoid that people are plotting against them, and experience cognitive deficits and social withdrawal. These and other symptoms make it difficult for them to have positive relationships with others. It is different from split or multiple personality disorders.