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Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia refers to a serious mental health condition, not just unpredictable behavior or moods. SlideAfter the diagnosis, his schizophrenia was managed with medication and therapy.
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Schizophrenia is often confused with having multiple personalities, but they are separate conditions. SlideSchizophrenia involves delusions, not the existence of multiple distinct identities like in movies.
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Discussions of schizophrenia require sensitivity, as it's a condition affecting real people's lives. SlideWhen she mentioned her brother's schizophrenia, I listened without judgment or assumptions.