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It was observed around 1908, by a Swiss doctor named Eugen Bleuler, to describe the splitting apart of mental functions that he regarded as the central characteristic of schizophrenia.

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Which describes a condition that can be identified by severe disturbances in thinking mood awareness and behavior?

Schizophrenia.


What complicates the use of prospective studies designed to identify developmental precursors of schizophrenia?

The fact that the majority of those who develop schizophrenia do not have a first- or second-degree relative with schizophrenia.


How long has schizophrenia been around?

Schizophrenia has been recognized in various forms for centuries, with historical accounts of similar symptoms dating back to ancient civilizations. The term "schizophrenia" itself was coined in 1911 by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler. However, the understanding of the disorder has evolved significantly over time, and it is thought to have existed long before it was formally identified in the early 20th century.


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Who first discovered schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia has likely been with mankind since prehistoric times. However, the term schizophrenia was coined by Emil Kraepelin, a Swiss psychiatrist of the late nineteenth century, who thereby distinguished it as a specific type of 'madness'.


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If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?

Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.


Is schizophrenia a disability?

People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.


Is talking to yourself and back signs of schizophrenia?

It can definitely be one symptom, but that doesn't mean you have schizophrenia. Check with your doctor first before diagnosing yourself with a mental disorder. But I'm sure if you think you can detect that you have schizophrenia, then you're not schizophrenic.


Can you get schizophrenia without a relative with schizophrenia?

No. Scientists have long known that schizophrenia runs in families. The illness occurs in 1 percent of the general population, but it occurs in 10 percent of people who have a first-degree relative with the disorder, such as a parent, brother, or sister. People who have second-degree relatives (aunts, uncles, grandparents, or cousins) with the disease also develop schizophrenia more often than the general population. The risk is highest for an identical twin of a person with schizophrenia. He or she has a 40 to 65 percent chance of developing the disorder.


What are the causes of residual schizophrenia?

Residual schizophrenia is caused by a partial recovery from schizophrenia. For an explanation of what causes schizophrenia, please see the related question.


What age can you get diagnosed with schizophrenia?

You can be diagnosed with schizophrenia at any age, although an age below 13 is termed "juvenile-onset schizophrenia" and an age above 45 is termed "adult-onset schizophrenia". The average age of onset for men is 18 and the average age of onset for women is 25.