When brain fog sets in, accomplishing even a small task such as writing a grocery list or writing a letter can seem insurmountable. Brain fog makes it difficult for us to think quickly, remember things, and in some cases even hold a conversation. Most people report feeling spaced out, mentally slow, and as if they …
Disorganized schizophrenia (also called “hebephrenia”) is one of the 5 main types of schizophrenia. It is characterized by symptoms of extreme disorganization and typically develops between 15 and 25 years of age. The term “hebephrenia” is Greek for “adolescence” and refers to the fact that this subtype of schizophrenia typically has an adolescent onset. Primary …
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness characterized by both positive and negative symptoms. In addition to the traditional positive symptoms like hallucinations and negative symptoms like emotional withdrawal, there are profound cognitive symptoms. It was originally thought that cognitive deficits were only found in elderly individuals with schizophrenia. However, much research has found that impaired …