Let’s Talk About Schizophrenia
Help raise awareness about schizophrenia by sharing information and materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://go.usa.gov/xHRHm #shareNIMH
Digital Shareables on Schizophrenia
Use these resources to raise awareness about schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness and one of the top 15 leading causes of disability worldwide. The disorder is characterized by alterations to a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which can include a loss of contact with reality known as psychosis. These symptoms typically emerge in adolescence or early adulthood and can be persistent and disabling when left untreated, interfering with a person’s ability to engage in typical school, work, and social activities. For more information on schizophrenia, visit the health topic page or view the available brochures.
Help raise awareness about schizophrenia by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.
Share these graphics and social media messages
Download and share these messages to help spread the word about schizophrenia. You can copy and paste the text and graphic into a tweet, email, or post. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH in your social media posts to connect with people and organizations with similar goals. For more ideas on how to use these resources, visit our help page.
Schizophrenia: Know the Signs and Symptoms
People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. Schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, but the symptoms can be very disabling. Know the signs and symptoms: https://go.usa.gov/xHCZu #shareNIMH
Understanding Psychosis
Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. A first episode of psychosis often occurs in young adulthood when a person is in their late teens to mid-20s. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xHCBg #shareNIMH
Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Program - Schizophrenia (AMP® SCZ)
The Accelerating Medicines Partnership® program (#AMP®) in schizophrenia will speed the research needed to develop tools to improve the lives of all of those affected by this complex medical condition. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xHbzD. #shareNIMH
Early Psychosis Intervention Network
The NIMH-supported Early Psychosis Intervention Network (EPINET) is a broad research initiative that aims to develop models for the effective delivery of coordinated specialty care (CSC) services for early psychosis. Learn more about EPINET: https://go.usa.gov/xuAMz. #shareNIMH
Help for Mental Illnesses
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: https://go.usa.gov/xyxfD. #shareNIMH
Use videos to educate others
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NIMH Experts Discuss Schizophrenia: Learn the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments of schizophrenia, and the latest NIMH-supported research in this area.
Learn more about schizophrenia
Last Reviewed: April 2023