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Schizophrenia can be described as a ‘functional disorder of psychotic depth, characterized by hallucinations, distorted perceptions of reality, disturbed behaviour, disordered thought and delusional ideation (ideas/beliefs)’. Social skills are markedly disturbed and a general deterioration in functioning is evident. Some of the very noticeable signs are the loss of social functioning, often withdrawal & isolation, progressively poor hygiene, disorganization, poor concentration & attention, failure to maintain academic and sporting standards etc.

Approximately 1% of the population suffer from Schizophrenia. In Australia that equates to more than 200,000 people.