My name is Bethany Yeiser. I live a fulfilling life in full recovery from schizophrenia. Through my work as a schizophrenia advocate and nonprofit president, I have found great purpose and meaning. I ...

Although schizophrenia affects all sexes, females tend to develop it later in life, often with a second onset peak after age 45, which may be linked to hormonal changes. Females with schizophrenia may ...

When I imagine schizophrenia as an image, I see a storm. A storm that sweeps someone into a new reality creating voices, visions, and unshared beliefs. I picture branches tossed around reflecting the ...

“These impairments often persist even during periods of symptom remission and can have a profound impact on daily functioning and quality of life,” says Caroline Fenkel, a doctor of social work, a ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Delusions are false beliefs held with unwavering commitment despite proof they’re incorrect. Persecutory delusions — the belief that someone plans to harm, harass, or sabotage you — are the most ...

Schizophrenia tends to run in families, but genetics is not the only factor that can contribute to the development of the condition. Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric condition that can affect a ...